Flames Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous containers of prepared foods in refrigeration/ walkin with no labeling- production/discard dates
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Metal stem thermometer not properly working- Replace
  code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle. Handle must be stored above product
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Heavily soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Products spiliing from large containers in walkin refrigeration- ensure containers are properly closed and food splashes and spilss are cleaned to ensure other products in refrigeration are not affected
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards in back prep heavily scored and worn- Refinish
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Walls at vents in kitchen with heavy dust buildup Hood vents with hedavy dust and gease buildup- Clean with proper frequency
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preclearing (C)
  Inspector note: Wash water heavily soiled- ensure equipment is scraped prior to washing
  code 590.004/4-603.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 25, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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