Magdala Restaurant

August 6, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff cleaning pot and not sanitizing. Ensure staff is trained to wash rinse and sanitize properly. Recommended getting a cart to store soiled dishes pots.
code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to fix prep sink. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on letter head.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: No datemarking on food observed inside refrigeration unit. Provide date marking on foods that is prepared and stored in a refrigeration unit for 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed a refrigeration unit not working in the kitchen. No food items are inside. Repair or replace refrigeration unit to ensure that all food are refrigerated at 41F or below.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in the bathroom at the front of the store 68F. Adjust temperature at minimum to 100F.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap at the handsink located at the front counter. Provide soap No hand soap in the bathroom located off the kitchen. Provide soap.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No towels at the hand sink located at the front counter. No towels at the hand sink located in the kitchen. No towels in the bathroom located off the kitchen. Provide towels or means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed flies downstairs located inside a freezer unit that is being used to store potatoes. Clean and remove potatoes. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed food bins located in the basement not labeled. Provide proper labels to food bins.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent is visibly soiled. Clean to remove grease build up. Hood stickers expires August.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Observed trash and unnessary items being stored outside in the trash area. Clean to remove all trash boxes and unnessary items.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen floor needs to be smooth durable and cleanable near the warewash. Seal kitchen floor.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Sign out front is still the old business name. Remove and replace with new business name.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No hand wash signage located in the bathroom off of the kitchen. Provide hand wash signage.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Repair faucet at the hand sink near the front counter.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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