Laz Cafe

May 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: 45 Doz eggs stored at room temperature (74F). Must be store at or below 45F. Eggs have been discarded. PIC stated that eggs delivered yesterday.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions (P)critical

Inspector note: I found open bait for rodents on the floor in the kitchen area. PIC removed. Provide a pest control report.
code 590.007/7-203.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC / Owner will need to provide a pest control report from this up coming week and stop putting out open bait. Repaires will need to be made to all equipment and location (floors). Food Safety Certificate will need to be updated. General cleaning of location and hood on cooking line will need to be cleaned and inspected.
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: Slioced meats not date marked in and refrigerators. Provide labels and dates.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: At this time found three refrigerators not working. PIC has food stored in two small room style refrigerators and a commercial Pepsi refrigerator. PIC will need to provide proper working refrigeration for food in location. NS7 approved commercial grade equipment.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent dropings behind equipment. Clean to remove. One roach was seen also. Have pest control do an inspection and location will need to clean.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food not properly covered in the freezer. Provide food grade storage bags.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Small freezer in kitchen will need to have a new door install or replace the freezer. Door is not attached and is falling apart on the product in the freezer. Pizza dough machine is leaking. Discontinue to use until repaired. PIC stated has not nbeen used for a week.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean all refrigeration units working and not working clean all shelves and prep areas. Soiled
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean hood filters and replace missing filters. Hood will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired April 2022.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to install a screen door on the back door if door is going to be open. PIC will need to replace missing and broken floor tiles.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment storage shelves and refrigeration equipment of grime and old rodent dropings. Clean floor arounf grease trap. Have grease trap cleaned if full.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 18, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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