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Flames Restaurant

May 2, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 53F possibly due to the doors being left open. Staff must Discontinue use unless the unit 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. At the time of the visit there were minimal foods inside of the unit.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection the interior of the flip top cooler heavily soiled and with cacked on foods/spills. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 12, 2024: 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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