Holly Crab

• 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: Garlick and oil mixture left in ambient temperature registered 57F. Employe states it had been prepared less than 1 hour ago and put it inside refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink not set filled with soiled utensils very soiled and with drain plugs very soiled with dried up debris. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Oyster shucking knifes stored soiled on magnetuc strip. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Scoop used for dispensing ice placed on top of ice machine. Store in a clean/sanitized surface.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed sponges at three bay sink. Discontinue usage.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Some refrigerating unit with thick layers of ice. Clean to remove. Exterior of some bulk food containers soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor and wall under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly. Walls at prep area soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 8, 2022: 7 previous findings did not recur.

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