House Of Blues

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• 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: Lettuce and tomato on production line at 51F. Person in charge discarded.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation-Storage (P)critical
  Inspector note: Degreaser spray bottle stored in direct proxmity to liquor bottles at bar. Person in charge removed.
  code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of food held for over 24 hours observed without proper date marking. Provide proper date marking.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Online menu does not have proper disclosure and reminder for undercooked foods. Paper menu at establishment does not have a notation next to foods that can be ordered undercooked. Provide and update both menus.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed scoops in bulk containers with handle in product. Person in charge removed.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Grate in upstairs bar refrigerator is heavily rusted and soiled. Discard and replace.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Grease build up observed above grill station. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 22, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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