Flames Restaurant

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

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked macaroni and cheese inside of the singel door upright hot holding unit at 122F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods inside of the unit were at above 135F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide and ensure all staff have access to the kits.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious 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
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Bags of Red Kidney beans observed being stored in teh rear room next to the mop sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Card board observed lining some storage shelves. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Light fixture near the rear exit missing. Addres and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floors and walls of the walk-in cooler visibly soield and with food spills. Bulk food bins inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the Blodget oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Surface of the burners in the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with food build-up. Clean to remove. Tops of the bulk food spice containers with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Drainage pipe to the hand sink located in the main kitchen not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink to be used until repairs have been made.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Outside dumpster with half of the lid missing/damaged. Replace to help minimize any rodent activity.
  code 590.005/5-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 17, 2025: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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