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L Street Diner

February 9, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: No handwashing observed during inspection. Retrain staff. COS.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shell eggs 60F. Product out of temperature for one hour placed into refrigerator to cool to below 45F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bread stuffing on hot holding steamtable 73F. Product removed from service and reheated to above 165F in oven.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepared foods in reach in coolers not date marked. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide. Final rinse is @ above 180F registered on gauge.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: HVAC condensation lines drain into both kitchen handsinks. Properly plumb.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at warewashing area handsink. COS.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food employee without hair restraint. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Soda syrup stored under open stairwell. Relocate or provide barrier.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors under equipment throughout of visible soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Ice bin drains into bucket of standing water. Properly plumb.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Seal damaged wall surfaces behind clean pan storage rack.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Repair broken self closing hinge on restroom off kitchen.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Hole in floor and wall with disturbed materials between booth and waitstation. Seal with pest proof materials. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. IPM treatments by Erlich biweekly.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: No allergen statement on menu. Provide on print and on website.
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 10, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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