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June 12, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings18
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink observed without proper air gap. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple baking goods at the counter for self service without any lables. Provide.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizer solution at the low temp dishwasher was empty and not available on site. Repair .PIC to 3bay sink for dishes and bar dishwasher for glass until repair is done.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: Low temp kitchen dishwasher unable to provide PH reading of sanitizer concentration. Repair.
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean and santize all dishes and storage cointaners with visible rodent droppings clean and sanitize interior of ice machine clean and sanitize interior and exterior of dish machine clean and sanitize interior and exterior of all refrigeration unit interior and exterior of double dor oven observed soiled sandwich station at the front of the house observed soiled exterior of squeeze bottles observed soiled interior of middle and sanitizer 3 bay comportament sink observed soiled by soiled dishes interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled. Clean and sanitize .
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple mice droppings on top of bulk storage containers and bottle shelving in the kitchen multiple small flies observed througout the kitchen area. Provide crurrent IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk storage container observed without lables. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed portion cup stored inside mutiple bulk food storage containers (use proper utensil). Discontinue.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide a conspicious thermomether to all the refrigeration unit missing thermometer.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: All cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hand sink at the bar observing leaking sanitizer compartment at 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap is heavily oderous. Clean to remove.
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean and scrub under all equipments inside the kitchen area to remove heavily soil and debris.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed door sweep from both doors that leads to the trash area and stair way in need of repair. Repair to prevent possibly entryway for pests.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Provide hand wash sign to all the hand sinks in the establishemnt (bar sandwich station kitchen warewashing)
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue storing brooms and dusk pan inside the kitchen next to the prep sink.
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all non working equipments and boxes stored in the kitchen area.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide current copy of Certificate of Inspection
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 7, 2023: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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