Kell's Restaurant

November 26, 2008 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Parasite Destructioncritical
    Inspector note: Provide documentation on parasite destruction for all fish served raw or undercooked.
    code 03-3-402.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Number Convenientcritical
    Inspector note: Provide an additional hand sink in kitchen preparation area that is convenient and accessible. Contract letter filled out. No hand sink in basement sushi preparation area. Provide. Discontinue all food prepartion until plans are reviewed by the Health department.
    code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Management not monitoring the physical facilities layout and the proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Address.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Consumer Advisoriescritical
    Inspector note: No disclosure for the foods that are raw or undercooked.Provide.
    code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clay pots visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Soda gun nozzels visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of oven with carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of large ice machine visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Cutting boards in basement sush area to be cleaned and sanitized. All oda gun nozzles to be cleaned throughout establishment.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
    Inspector note: No backflow preventor on hose conected to hand sink pipes in kitchen area. Provide. Spray arm near dishwasher hangs to low. Address.
    code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Foods stored on ground of freezer. Discontinue and store protected and organized and at least 6 inches off ground. Food products stored under waste pipes in basement. Discontinue and store protected.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Clay and ceramic pots being used for food service. Discontinu until documentation is provided. Ceramic cups being used to dispense Tempura and corn starch. Discontinue and use handled scoop. Paper towels being used to line sushi containers. Discontinue and use food grade products.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Hoses with ice build-up and leaking. Address.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Basement freezer with heavy ice build-up throuhout. Defrost to remove. Floors of walk-in freezer in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Clean kitchen equipment and utensils stored on racks near rear exit door. Discontinue and store protected.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Re-use of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Shells being used for cooking Scallops. Discontinue use of single service articles.
    code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    Inspector note: Acoustic style tiles in basement sushi preparation are. Replace with tiles that are cleanable durable and smooth.
    code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Inspector note: Light out above Wok station. Replace.
    code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Water not draining properly at hand wash sink. Repair. Hand sink drainage pipe not connected in basement bar. Repair. Plumber on site to correct violation.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 14, 2008: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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