Flik International @ Merck & Co.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed only one food handler washing hands during inspection with being prompt to by PIC
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed many food handlers not using signle use gloves properly Leaving returning work stations. Multitasking wearing same single use gloves I provided during inspection a handout on proper glove use at this inspection and at a prior inspection
  code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cold holding - All TCS foods must be properly stored at 41 F or below Multiple temperatures in the danger zone noted during inspection Salad bar - well of salad bar in approx. 4" deep and food is being stored above the cold surface Cooked broccoli w/veggies 50 F Leafy greens 50 F Cooked sandwich prep - TCS food being stored on cold plate with approx. 1" deep space Leafy greens 50 F Hummas 49 F Bleu cheese
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Where to Wash (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food handler that was instructed by PIC to wash hand rinse hands at dump sink
  code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prepacked bake goods for customer self service not labeled per code
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: High temp dish machine Wash 156 F Final rinse Gauge 200 F Irreveresible measuring device 154 F Work order placed. Unit put out of order and using 3 bay sink only w/quats sanitizer
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
  Inspector note: No hand sink at hot foods/cooking area at start of line - Install hand washing sink Employees rinsing hands at dump sink
  code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 26, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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