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Lenox Hotel (5 Food Serv. Loc.)

October 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
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: Salsa and sliced grapes on production line at 51F. Person in charge discarded. Person in charge placed service call for unit. Other food items in unit OK.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Main kitchen dishwasher at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Service call has been placed. Three bay sink set up until dishwasher is working properly.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed juices and fruit purees at 71F stored in broken refrigerator. Person in charge discarded all products.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: French Fry cutter fixed to wall in main kitchen is heavily soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in main kitchen blocked by rolling rack. Person in charge corrected.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at Solas Bar. Person in charge corrected.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles on cooline are not labled. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Prepped items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Temperature measuring device needed in low boy cooler at City bar. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Paper towel dispenser on cookline is broken. Repair as necessary.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Bar back coffee station low boy refrigerator is heavily soiled. Gasket is torn and soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Missing ceiling tiles in back production area. Replace
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Wall around mop sink has multiple broken tiles. Repair.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 21, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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