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Giacomo's

April 27, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: The sauce made earlier in the day is cooling on the floor in the basement in deep containers at room temperature the sauce is still 76F. Properly cool items from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: The dishwasher is washing at 156F and rinsing at 120F but there is no sanitizer reading. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sure that items are getting cleaned and sanitized. The location is not for another few hours so the manager called the dishwasher company to come in and repair the machine before service. Email paperwork to show the machine was repaired before service.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: The certified food manager at this location works at another location. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location to supervise food safety and train the staff.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: They are thawing fish in buckets of stagnant water in the basement. Properly thaw items.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Buckets of sauce and thawing fish are stored uncovered in an unfinished area of the basement. Keep items properly covered or protected.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: They are using Home Depot plastic containers to store the sauce. Provide food grade equipment that is designed to be cleaned and sanitized.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The refrigerator gaskets are broken on the upstairs refrigerators. Repair or replace. The handle is broken off the upstairs undercounter unit and they are using a tied piece of plastic bag as a handle. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable durable handle. The shelving in the upright refrigerator and the bottom of the unit is rusting. Resurface or replace.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Refrigerators are soiled with food buildup. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floors in the kitchen and basement have missing grout and tiles. Repair or replace damaged floors to provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: There is dust buildup on the ceilings and light fixtures. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Basement light is unshielded. Provide guarded light fixtures.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 29, 2016: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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