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Grass Roots Cafe

July 11, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Sliced ham inside of the 2 door deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 48F. PIC stated it had been sliced from the previous day. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Ham was removed at the time of the visit.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Management not propely overseeing in the maintenace of equipment and temperature control. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Tuna salad made from earlier in the afternoon then placed out for service at 54F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being place out for service.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Small deli cooler registering at close to 50F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into a refrigeration unit that is maintaing at below 41F. Fron service cooler registering at 48F. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless it is able to maitain below 41F.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of the dish machine with cacked on foods and debris. aclean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Chemical dish machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Dish machine was registering at 50ppm at the test strip.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 29, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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