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L Street Diner

November 17, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings4

Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Hash browns on the flat top grill are piled up high in the corner 100F - this may increase the chance of potential bacterial growth. maintain hot at 140F and above as discussed during inspection
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible soils inside the ice machine
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: No hand sink in the breakfastprep area provide a sink or relocate prep table as discussed
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not overseeing the day to day operations
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: Provide
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Soiled aprons on cooks some without a hair restraint. correct
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Replace visibly compromised white cutting boards located on the cooking line
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Resurface visibly soiled grease trap
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Discard use of sponges to clean food contact surfaces
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Inspector note: Invert all large bowls when in storage to properly air dry
code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the facility including te basement stairway as well as the corners of the floors and underneath all cooking equipment from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Resurface all peeling paint and unfinished wooden shelving located throughout the facility
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean vents in the hood from all visible soils clean walls scattered throughout the facility from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all personal belongings from the food service areas and keep segregated as discussed
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 14, 2017: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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