Lime Red Tea House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: in the basement clean out the hand sink. Remove built up soils on the hand sink. Use the hand sink for habnd washing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: At the service counter keep all wiping cloths in a santizing solution when not in use.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: remove all non ice related mterials from storage on top of the ice machine.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: discontinue using milk crates as storage containers in the basement.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: clean exterior of the ice cream freezer in the back area. Clean the interior and eterior of al refrigerstors and freezers ikn the basement
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: at the top f the basement stairs keep all suplies 6 inches off the for. In the basement keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor. Clean the basement floor. Remove heavy build up of soils and debris.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Intensity-Lighting (C)
  Inspector note: Provide a light for the basement restroom.
  code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: keep all brooms and dust pans at least 6 inches off the floor.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 19, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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