Mela Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: No backflow prevention on both prep sinks. Contact licensed plumber to install backflow preventers on prep sinks. Provide invoice from licensed plumber on company letterhead.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink. Contact licensed plumber to repair leak. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead.
  code 590.005/5-205.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple food items being stored with no covering. Provide proper lids/covering on food items.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Emailed PIC the policy and procedures. Provide vomit and diarrhea kit.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test kit on site. Provide test kit.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer or detergent for the 3 bay sink sanitizer buckets. Provide sanitizer and detergent. Discontinue using the 3 bay sink and use the dishmachine until detergent and sanitizer is purchased.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards are worn/scored. Resurface/Replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled floors behind the 3 bay sink dishmachine and downstairs in the basement. Sweep and clean floors to remove all debris and soil
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 10, 2024: 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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