Grainmaker

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cold line cooler does not appear to hold temperature below 50F. Salsa cucumber and carrots all temping above 50F. Cooler bay was iced to F. Service cooler as needed to function properly. Discontinue using unit until holding temperature at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot holding chicken at 115F. Reheated to 170F. Ensure chicken is reheated to 165F after being cut up before being placed into hot holding.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sanitizer at 3 compartment sink does not show any concentration on test strips for quats or chlorine. Service mixer or chemical as needed for scorrect operation. Chlorine mixed according to label directions to 50ppm.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Juice drinks for sale in self-service cooler without any labels. Labels were printed and placed on cups. Ensure juice drinks are always labeled for retail sale.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Not test strips for chlorine or quats sanitizer. Ensure cor rect test strips are available for corresponding chemical sanitizer.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hot water was turned off at prep area hand sink. Faucet has slow drip. Repair faucet as needed to function correctly.
  code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Some staff without hair restraints. Ensure all staff wear hats or hairnets when handling food. Corrected on site.
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Vacuum sealed packages of raw salmon and tuna thawed in cooler. Open or puncture packages prior thawing to prevent possible bacteria proliferation.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(B) Cooling Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Cooked rice noodles at 60F stored in deep containers covered with plastic film. Cooked sauce placed directly into deep plastic container with lid. Cool cooked foods spread out and uncovered to ensure they are cooled rapidly to the correct temperature.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Slow drip leak at prep area hand sink from hot water. Repair as needed.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 13, 2022: 10 previous findings did not recur.

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