Kava Neo Taverna

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was no test strips available for the chlorine based dish machine. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excess moisture on the lower shlef of the 2 door cooler. Address and clean to remove. UNit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: 2 Drainage levers to the 3 bay sink are leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Lights above the hand sink in the main kitchen area with no shield. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 12, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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