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Flames Restaurant

February 23, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
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 chicken observed being left out at room temperature on top of the fryer. Discontinue and esure all TCS foods are bieng mainained at below 41F. Chicken to be removed at the time of the inspection. Cheese cake observed being stored in the front service lower cold holding unit that is not functioning properly. Discontinue the storage of any TCS foods in the unit unitl repairs have been made. Cheese cake to be removed at the time of the visit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Fried chicken on the lower shelf of the front service hot holding unit at 95F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. The upper shelf of the hot holding unit was functioning properly. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back storage room. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious 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: Vegetables observed being stored in the hand sink at the time of the inspection. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean adn protected manner.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Lower cold holding unit in the front service area is not fucntioning proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to be used for any TCS foods until repairs have been made.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

Inspector note: Jackets observed being stored directly on top of dry goods and other food products. Disocontinue and provide proper storage for all employee cloths and jackets.
code 590.006/6-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 15, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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