Great Chef

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: keep back door closed at all times. • remove evidendce of rodents in basement. Provide exterminators report with details for dealing with rodent evidence. Also address strong odor present in and throughout the basement area
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: do not store anything inside the ice machine and do not store anything on top of the ice machine. Keep only ice related products on top of the ice machine.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: clean exterior of bulk food containers.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
  Inspector note: ata trash storage area properly store cardboard until it is picked up.
  code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: remove water buildup from basement floor.
  code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: clean dirty light shield cover to light fixture on ceiling in back of kitchen. At the cooking line clean overhead hood and al attachments.
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Inadequate Lighting
  Inspector note: provide proper lighting inside walk in freezer in back of kitchen to the left.
  code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 9, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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