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Grasshopper Vegetarian

August 25, 2023 · Administrative hearing
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  • official resultAdministrative hearing
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings2
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Failed findings

  • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
    Inspector note: Numerous bus buckets full of fried items at 76F-78F located on the cook line and in containers on the floor Numerous cut raw vegetables in lift top refrigeration unit at 56F-62F- Containers are over filled with product 08/25/23 Rice on counter @ 72F for an undetermined amount of time- Discarded and denatured Soup in pot on stove @ 92F for an undetermined amount of time- Voluntarily discarded
    code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical
    Inspector note: Observed owner handling cut vegetables with bare hands- Removed at the time of the inspection
    code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    Inspector note: Numerous repeated violations are noted on the inspection report Establishment shall follow cleaning schedule Establishment shall maintain proper food protection and temperatures 08/25/23 Numerous repeated violations continue to be outstranding at the establishment
    code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    Inspector note: Owner of establishment who was present at the time of the inspection is not following proper temperature control and food safety procedures. Corrections made at the time of the inspection- Disposition of multiple food items that were stored in ambient temperatures for an undetermined amount of time.
    code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    Inspector note: Numerous food contact surfaces in the kitchen with heavy encrusted soils and equipment with rust. Equipment includes but not limited to Pots on counters and stoves Vegetable slicers with heavy dried on soils and rust Non NSF mixing paddle with heavy soils used for food service Interiors of multiple containers including spoons Juicer with heavy encrusted soilsUtensils with heavy encrusted soils
    code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Heavy presence of small black flies noted in the ower area near the water heater Evidence of rodent activity in the lower area Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    Inspector note: Buckets of prepared foods stored on the floor in the kitchen Products stored on the floor at the entrance to the back of the establishment Foods stored at the 3 bay sink during preparation Foods stored on the floor of the walkin
    code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    Inspector note: Heavily soiled sponges throughout the kitchen- Discontinue use
    code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    Inspector note: Numerous heavily deteriorated food contact utensils in use in the kitchen- Discard and replace
    code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    Inspector note: Surfaces of all cooking equipment including stove tops and fryolators with heavy encrusted black soils- Equipment shall be cleaned with proper frequency
    code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
    Inspector note: Heavy encrusted soils on numerous pieces of cooking equipment on stove and on counters including rice cookers and pots
    code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Areas throughout the establishmnet with heavy encrused soils. Areas include but not limited to Walls and dorways with black buildup Floors uncluding under and behind equipment Counters and shelving throughout including in the lower level All areas of lower storage including floors and shelving Interiors and exteriors of refrigeration including shelving and handles Doors to kitchen area Establishment shall be cleaned with proper frequency
    code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    Inspector note: Dumpster behind the establishmnet with heavy encrusted soils and odors. Establishment is dumping waste directly in the dumpster and does not appear to place garbage in waste bags causing the dumpster to leak and accumulate heavy soils
    code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    Inspector note: Areas at the service counter at the front of the establishmnet full of personal items and items stacked up on the floor- Remove
    code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    Inspector note: Hood vents with heacy accumulation of grease and with dripping grease- Clean vents with proper frequency
    code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Backflow Prevention Device Design Standard (P)critical
    Inspector note: A hose is connected below the dishwasher with no visible evidence of backflow prevention- Remove and discontinue use
    code 590.005/5-202.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Separation-Storage (P)critical
    Inspector note: Pump spray bottle of unknown chemical stored directly next to foods- Corrected
    code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    Inspector note: Numerous partially used containers of product in refrigeration in upper a lower areas with no labeling/datemarking- Provide
    code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    Inspector note: Metal stem food thermometerand irreversible thermometer for the high temperature dishwasher are both inoperable- Repair or replace
    code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
    Inspector note: Numerous packs of cigarettes including an open pack and evidence of smaoking in the kitchen- Discontinue Open beer at the cookline in a glass bottle- Provide covered cups with straws
    code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    Inspector note: Employees with no hair restraints in kitchen preparing foods- Correct
    code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    Inspector note: Food squeeze bottles plastic containers and bulk food containers throughout with no labeling- Provide
    code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    Inspector note: In use utensils stored on pipes below the cookline bowls used as scoops in numerous bulk food containers and in prepared item on the stove
    code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    Inspector note: Buckets of heavy soiled wiping cloths with no sanitizer solution- 08/25/23 Wiping cloths in water with no sanitizer
    code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Cutting boards throughout the kitchen with heavy scoring and black buildup- Repair/replace
    code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
    Inspector note: High temperature dishwasher and 3 bay sink with heavy encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency
    code 590.004/4-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 24, 2023: 15 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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