Handy's Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Raw hot dogs bieng left in a holding unit at 47F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 41F and below.
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Potatoe slicer observed being used directly next to the hand sink with no protective barrier. Provide a protective barrier to prevent contamination from dirty hands. Bulk food containers observed being stored on the basement storage ground. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Plastic bowl being used to dispense brown sugar. Discontinue and uise a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with santitizing solution. Provide proper sanitizing solution.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Pipe under the 3 bay sink leaking. Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Hood and ventilation tags with no expiration date visible. Provide tags with all the necessary information ie: expiration date.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 8, 2013: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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