Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

October 1, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Remove paper towel from above sanitizing compartment of 3 bay sink. Observed employee rinsing hand at 3 bay sink when instructed to wash hand. Observed employee donning on glove without washing hands prior. Educate employees on proper hand washing.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Number Convenientcritical

Inspector note: No hand sink in basement food pre area - Install Discontinue food prep until prep area is in compliance.
code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Access to hand sink blocked by food prep sink. All hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all time. Items stored in hand sink basin. Discontinue storing items in hand sink basin.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Person in charge Assignedcritical

Inspector note: Assign a person in charge per code
code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: There shall be a person in charge who is knowledgable in food safety and sanitation Their shall be a full time on premises certified food protection/allergen awareness manager.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by the full time certified food protection manager.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean interior of all bulk food containers.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Rusted exterior of grease trap
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: No drain board
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Dirty wiping cloths in direct contact with food contact tact. Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution per code.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean all cooking equipment and all attachments free of built up food and grease soils. • Clean exterior of all bulk food containers. • Clean grease trap
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No drying device at hand sink Employee hand wash sign not visable at hand sink
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Built up soils on walls and all attachments throughout. Built up grease on hood and attachements. • Replace missing and broking ceiling tiles Repair and clean walls Ceiling tiles must be smooth durable and easily cleanable matierials. Walls must be smooth durable and easlily cleanable materials.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Provide working lights at all fixtures.
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles and equipment from premises. Raise all mops brooms etc 6" above the floor on hook away from food prep areas.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 21, 2013: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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