Ginger Exchange

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several foods purchased from Market Basket - discontinue and only purchase from commercial wholesalers
  code 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure all exposed foods in the refrigeration units are kept covered during extended periods of storage
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Set up seperate wiping cloths and sanitizing buckets - one each for sushi - raw / prep foods and ready to eat foods
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean filters where needed from all soils and visible char burns
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - bulk food storage bins all cooking rquipment prep table shelves and the exterior of all sinks and table tops from visible food spills stains and soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Linens (C)
  Inspector note: Clean clean linens seperately from soiled aprons and soiled rags
  code 590.004/4-801.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Keep basin of the mop sink clean and clutter free after usage
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Grease Trap(C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all grease and grime
  code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Keep all trash receptacles clean throughout the day and maintain clean to remove obnoxious odors from collecting
  code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all areas in the kitchen as well as the prep room in the basement from all visible food spills stains and soils
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Too many flies entering the restaurant via front door and window open - either use screens or high speed fans to assist with flying insects entering the restaurant
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 21, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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