L Street Diner

November 5, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    Inspector note: Need to keep the ice machine clean all around the inside of the lid and underneath where the ice drops from - as ice is considered food and shall be cleaned and sanitized as such
    code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    Inspector note: A collection of half cooked bacon and hash browns piled high in the corner of the grill- seperate and prepare foods accordingly - hot hold potatoes at 135F or higher and fully cook bacon as it has a high PH and can maintain addressed immediately
    code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    Inspector note: Label to identify all bulk food storage containers in the basement -[ sugar - flour - salt ]
    code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    Inspector note: Use a scoop with a handle when dispensing condiments from the blue storage bins Keep scoop for the ice in a clean dry area as discussed
    code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    Inspector note: Set up as discussed
    code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Clean exterior of the blue bulk food containers in the basement clean in between all cooking equipment in the small kitchen area inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
    code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
    Inspector note: Hood system is very old and appears hard to clean as years of grease and grime have accumulated inside - clean to remove or replace the part that is compromised
    code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    Inspector note: Clean all areas of the restaurant where needed including the basement from all visible food spills stains and soils
    code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    Inspector note: Address the hand rail alongside the basement steps as it is loose and com promised address to reinforce safety
    code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Handwashing Signage (C)
    Inspector note: Identify all designated hand sinks " hand washing only " signage as discussed
    code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    Inspector note: Clean to remove any and all broken equipment loose trash and debris in the basement
    code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
    Inspector note: Ensure restroom doors can close on there own
    code 590.006/6-501.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 17, 2021: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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