Kuizinn Lakay Plus

December 12, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw foods being stored on the top shelf. Remove and store on bottom shelf.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Beans were being stored covered on shelf at 133F. PIC stated that they were just cooked and then they were set aside to make a sauce. Spoke to PIC in regards to hot holding beans. PIC reheated the beans to 165F and then separtated the beans and put them on to the steam table to hot hold to 135F or above. Ensure that staff is trained on hot holding procedures.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Quaternary sanitizer 150ppm. Ensure the quaternary sanitizer is at 200-400ppm. Corrected on site.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Basement- Observed a pipe leaking in the basement. Provide proper repair from a licensed plumber. Behind counter- No hot/cold at handsink. Repair Hallway- No hot/cold water at hansink. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC was not knowledgeable on illness policy cold and hot holding. No person in charge knowledgable on procedures when owner is not onsite.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Only one more test strip available. Provide test kit for warewash.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No towels provided at the handsink in the kitchen. Provide proper means for drying hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminatior. Clean to remove droppings.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)

Inspector note: No prep sink on site. Evidence of green/red peppers and cabbage being cut on cutting board. PIC stated that they do not wash vegetables. Provide proper method for washing vegetables on site.
code 590.003/3-302.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed utensils being stored in stagment water. PIC removed onsite and put into warewash. Ensure proper storage of utensils. Observed non food contact can to scoop rice. Provide proper utensils for scooping food.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple foods not being stored in proper food grade containers. Provide food grade containers. Back room- in the freezer- raw meat being stored in trash bags. Provide proper food grade containers.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No conspicuous thermometer onsite. Provide thermometer to temp food.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed soil on the outside of the refrigerator. Clean to remove soil. Hood vent sticker expired 11/2023. Frost build up in chest freezer in the back room. Defrost and clean to remove frost build up.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Bowls and equipment not inverted on the shelf. Store inverted.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Excess trash and unused items onside around the trash area in the basement and in the side room upstair near mopsink. Clean to remove all unused items.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean/sweep kitchen floor to remove debis clean/sweep basement floor to remove all debis and clutter. Clean/sweep floors and organize side room with CD's to remove debis. Clean to remove strong pungent oder in back room and in seating area.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: NO self closing door in bathroom. Repair.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired Nov/2023. Contact licensed company.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

Inspector note: Observed employees belongings at the front counter. Provide a proper place for staff to store belongings. Observed personal supplements stored in the back room on a shelf. Provide proper place to store belongings.
code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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