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Mala Town

June 30, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizer is testing at 0ppm Machine was primed and still had a reading of 0ppm chlorine Service technician was called and all equipment will be cleaned/sanitized in the 3 bay sink until corrections are made
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: A has been attached to the faucet at the smaller 3 bay sink in the lower level. Faucet does not have a backflow prevention device and the spray hose was laying in the bottom of the sink- Repair Spray arm for the rinse area of the dishwasher is broken and the nozzle is resting in the sink- Repair
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at the entrance of the kitchen is being used as a dump sink for drink- Properly label and discontinue using as a dump sink
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink- Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 13, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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