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Laz Cafe

December 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings1

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Failed findings

PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Provide Allergen Awareness cerfication. Provide at least one full time employee who has enrolled in a Serv Safe class for re-inspection.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen not operating properly. Repair. Hose connected directly to water supply with no evidence of a back flow preventor. Faucet at hand sink leaking. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Blade and shaft of can opener heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of bulk food containers visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be mouse droppings in back storage/preparation area. Clean and sanitize to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for re-inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Tin foil being used to cover cutting board by grill top. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained. Cleanable durable and smooth. Door of coffin style freezer in dis-repair. Address.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of 3 door deli cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior and exterior of 2 door cooler in back preparation room with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Exteriors of bulk food containers with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Clean all storage shelves in kitchen and preparation areas to remove any rodent droppings or food debris. Back room with strong odors. Address. Lower shelf where hot sauces are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Cutting board stored on ground directly next to upright Hobart stand mixer. Discontinue and store clean and protected. Large bowl being stored on pipe under 2 bay sink. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor under preparation tables and 2 bay sink heavily soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. Floor under fryer and stove top visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Several filters above grill top with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

Inspector note: Shoes being stored on same shelf as dry goods. Discontinue and store appropriately.
code 40-6-305.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 19, 2011: 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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