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Ginger Exchange

May 15, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked shrimp 61F Shredded carrots 52F in the open top line unit for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC stating items were prepped recently. PIC removed items to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling/cold holding with the PIC
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC on site to discuss with staff & monitor day to day operations with regards to cleaning/sanitizing pest control & repairs as needed.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Live cockroach observed next to the service station table evidence of rodent droppings observed at the service station bottom of rear stairs electrical closet & around the water heaters-basement Large amount of black flies observed in the basement storage location. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Owner contacted to further discuss more treatments as needed.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Clean the interior of the bar glass chiller to remove broken glass/soils. Service station-Clean the interior of the service station 2 door unit to remove soils/spills.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Ice buckets observed stored on the floor at the bar.Discontinue. Provide a designated location to store clean ice buckets inverted.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Seal all observed holes around the basement water heaters to prevent possible pest access.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the bar floor to remove evidence of sticky residue. Basement/service station--Clean the floors to remove evidence of rodent droppings as discussed with the PIC
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Posted Allergen Awareness certified employee no longer works at this location.Provide full time employee with current certificate.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 11, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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