Flames Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection an updated pest control report was provided. There was still evidence of fruit fly activity and pest control will providing an additional service on 10/25/2023.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked rice inside of the first Winholt hot holding unit at 124F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Several light out above stove top and grill. Relace. First Winholt hot holding unit displaying and error message. Discontinue use if unit is not able maintain foods at 135F and above.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board on the rolling cart heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 17, 2023: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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