Friendly's

January 3, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of proper hanwashing. Handsinks without soap and paper towels. Wash Hands properly and frequently.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Several cheese sandwiched (bread and american cheese) placed in rack tower and left in ambient temperature (68F). PIC stated they made them 2 hours earlier and keep them all day out for serving. Store properly in temperature control 41 or below. PIC moved the sandwiches to a refrigerating unit.
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: Observed clam chowder and shaved steak placed in hot holding unit but no water in the unit and turned of. PIC stated they just reheated them in microwave and placed them there 15 minutes ago (120F). PIC filled unit with water and turned it up to the maximum for immediate re-heating at 165F. Mantain all TCS food at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink filled with soiled dishes. Several equipment placed for air drying soiled to touch Provide proper warewashing all the time.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing handwashing and temperature control (hot and cold holding).
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Freezer at the prep area not working properly registering 17F and food inside (chicken tenders and Frech Fries) not mantained solid frozen- thawed. Repair. Discontinue storing frozen foods until repair takes place.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsinks at prep area and serving line without soap. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsinks at cooking line and prep area without paper towels. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ice cream scoops stored in stagnant soiled water. Store properly in clean runing water.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sanitizer buckets empty employee slicing fruits. Provide wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Some units missing interior thermometers. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Several storage shelves soiled . Clean all properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on February 17, 2023: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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