Lenox Hotel (5 Food Serv. Loc.)

September 15, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No hand washing obsevred by employees at City Bar. No hand sink in area is set up properly. Person in charge corrected.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Items in standup refrigerator at City Table are elevated. Carmalized onion 51F. Production Line unit at Solas not holding temperature. Multiple items are at elevated temperatures. Raw burger 60F green onion 59F raw chicken 58F. All items were discarded by PIC in both locations.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Production line unit at 60F with multiple items inside. All items were discarded. Person in charge placed service call.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Chlorine test strips observed expired in 2016. Replace.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Person in charge placed service call.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: French fry cutter on wall obsevred with dried food debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at bar not being used and has items stored inside. Person in charge removed.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap dispenser at production line hand sink. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Heavy immature fly presence at City Table Bar. Fly presence at City Bar. Provided updated pest reports.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ceramic bowl being used to dispense granola. Discontinue.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Cut french fries stored on the ground in container. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Tops and sides of ovens in main kitchen are soiled. Behind oven is heavily soiled with dust and grease. Solas Kitchen: Walls and breaker panel are soiled with dust and grease. Clean to remove all soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Multiple missing ceiling tiles in men's locker room. Replace.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Dead roach observed in basement storage area. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 22, 2023: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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