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Mehak Restaurant

October 7, 2019 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 13 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Food handlers are not able to properly wash hands due to blocked hand sink and no soap or paper towels on site / Ensure food handlers are able to access a properly equipped hand sink for hand washing.
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: There was no CFPM available during inspection to answer questions regarding food safety / Provide a CFPM to be on site during all operational hours.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Only hand sink in kitchen blocked bags stored in basin / Ensure hand sinks remain free and clear at all times.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap at hand sink / Provide
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink / Provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Large rodent droppings noted throughout basement / No IPM reports available on site / Remove droppings and contact pest control immediately. Provide last 6 months worth of IPM reports on compliance
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards heavily scored and worn allowing for trapped soils / Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Exterior and interior of stand up reach in with visible soils and dust build up / Clean thoroughly to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Linens (C)

Inspector note: Clean linens are stored on a couch with soiled linens / Discontinue and properly store clean linens away from soiled linens
code 590.004/4-801.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Storage of Soiled Linens (C)

Inspector note: Soiled linens stored in a pile under the hand sink as well as on a couch in the back of the establishment near the restrooms / Remove and properly store soiled linens in a separate bin for soiled linens only.
code 590.004/4-803.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Basement floors are worn non-smooth porous and not easily cleanable / Provide basement floors to be smooth durable non-porous and easily cleanable.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement areas cluttered / Remove all unnecessary items and organize.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Walls heavily soiled leading into kitchen and surrounding hand sink area and behind 3 bay sink / Thoroughly clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 26, 2019: 13 previous findings did not recur.

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