Mela Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Samosas on production line at 50F. Removed and placed back into walk in cooler to cool properly. Hold cold items at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Detegerent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. Corrected on site.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Gallon container of milk observed in basement area hand sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Update.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Basement flooring observed with food debris and build up. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Hole in screen of back door. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Excess boxes and trash observed in back alley area. Clean to remove all excess trash items.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 8, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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