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Flames Restaurant

April 12, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked macaroni and cheese inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature 55F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed from the flip top cooler and placed into the walk-in cooler that is operating at well below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Spray cans of oven and grease cleaner obsereved being stored on the same shelf as food products. Discontinue and store all chemicals awa from any type of food products to ensure no possability of contamination to foods.
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and 3 single bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Boxes of frozen fish and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Gasket around the door of the outside freezer is damaged and not closing properly. Address and replace gasket. Flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 58F. Discontinue use unless th eunit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods inside of the unit to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler if the unit doen not come down below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector note: Single use styrafoam container being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.004/4-502.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the flip top cooler heavily soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Storage rack located next to the flip top cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Floor under and around cookig equipment visibly soiled and with food debris.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 26, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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