Mela Restaurant

February 7, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink shall be made accessible at cooking service area.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean all equipment.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Noted fruit flies provide pest control report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: all cold food products shall se maintained at 41 Degrees. cover all foods at Self. service area.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Replace all scored cutting boards. Replace all defective equipment. Provide food grade containers for all opened food products.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: seal all barewood shelving at window area. provide a protective guard in-between prep sink and clean china table. replace detective door gasket for 2 Door unit. Provide sneeze guards at Self. service area.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: Provide a Quats test-kit.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Remove stagnant water from bottom of 2 DR. unit at bar. unclog drain as needed. Clean all refrigeration units.clean all cooking and prep. equipment throughout Kitchen and cellar prep Kitchen. clean and Defrost all freezers as needed.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: unclog 3 comp. sink.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Provide covers for all trash receptacles.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floor throughout cooking areas storage areas and ware washing area.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Remove flaking paint at dish machine area. Plug-up holes in walls throughout establishment.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean walls throughout establishment Kitchens and attached Hood.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Repair defective Light fixture panel at cellar prep kitchen.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

Inspector note: properly store all employee clothing away from all Storage areas.
code 40-6-305.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all Unnessary articles throughout cellar area.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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