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Flames Restaurant

December 24, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked beef stored at room temperature 56F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are kept at 40F and below. PIC removed and reheated to 165F to ensurecno bacterial growth.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Fryer oil murky and black. Ensure oil is changed with the proper frequency.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink being blocked by pans and pots. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings in back storage room. Clean to remove and provide and up to date pest control report for re-inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Knives being stored in between 3 bay sink and wall. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Metal pan being used to dispense corn meal. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths left out on counter. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of Majestic oven heavily soiled with carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Lower shelf under microwave heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of upright hot holding unit visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Pots and pans stored on soiled ground and grease trap. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Front hand sink not draining properly. Repair or replace.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings on floor where bottled drinks are stored. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 3, 2009: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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