Laughing Monk Cafe

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw shrimp observed stored on top of half and half on top of milk and on top of ready to eat sauces. Discontinue
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment not monitoring cleaning warewashing and HACCP. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted. Calibration buffer solution observed expired 4.24. Provide updated buffer solution.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
  Inspector note: Discontinue ROP condiments packaging and contact ISD Health discuss HACCP or variance.
  code 590.003/3-502.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer available on site. Provide
  code 590.004/4-204.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled interior and exterior ice machine observed soiled interior and gasket of multiples refrigeration unit observed soiled chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior and around all hand sinks observed soiled. Clean and sanitize all surfaces mentioned above.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink observed without splash guard . Provide
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple house flies throught the kitchen and basment area/ mice droppings observed on shelving downstairs in the basement area. Provide detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Labels on condiment containers and squeeze bottles at cook line and refrigertation unit is missing. Provide labels.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed measuring cups without handles used to dispensing foods from bulk storage. Discontinue and provide proper utensils.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cases of meat and containers of food observed stored on the floor inside walking unit and kitchen area. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Observed open employee food stored next to sales food. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Replace all cutting boards observed heavily soiled.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
  Inspector note: Dishwasher observed without data plate. Provide
  code 590.004/4-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean under all equipments in the kitchen and warewashing are with visible grease build up and debris build up.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Floor in the warewashing are observed in poor condinton observed broken tile inside walking refrigeration unit. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 18, 2024: 15 previous findings did not recur.

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