Gong Cha

• 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: Whole in shell eggs stored on the counter at 68F- Placed back in refrigeration at 38F
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer test strips available for testing the chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dish machine or the quats sanitizer used in the buckets- Provide proper test strips
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Internal panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity in the lower level storage. Large rodent droppings noted and sticky traps have been placed throughout the lower level. Provide an updated detailed pest control treatment from a licensed pest control company
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple employees at front service counter with no hair restraints- Corrected on site
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of the low temperature dishwasher with built up soils- Clean unit with proper frequency
  code 590.004/4-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Equipment Clean Solutions (C)
  Inspector note: Wash water in the low temperature dishwasher with heavy soils- Change wit proper frequency- Corrected on site
  code 590.004/4-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple area of ceiling in the lower level are heavily damaged and appear to have water damage-Make appropriate repairs Holes noted in multiple areas of lower level- Make repairs
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 7, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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