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Mela Restaurant

August 27, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed many cooked and ready to eat foods stored in walk in unit over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Discussed with PIC to ensure foods are properly labeled and date marked if held over 24hrs
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed refrigerated units in main kitchen with heavy soils / spills; exterior of fryers with heavy grease build up; upright freezer unit in basement prep with heavy soils / spills; heavy food splatter inside microwaves; filters on ice machine dusty. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and ensure frequent cleaning during slow periods of operation
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no handsoap @ hand sink in basement prep area. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure handsoap is maintained at all handsink. COS
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed many food items stored in refrigerated units throughout kitchen uncovered. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods covered to protect from contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed squeeze bottles and bulk containers in main kitchen and basement prep stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed knives stored in between prep tables and between pipe and wall in basement prep / kitchen area. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure utensils are properly stored on clean and sanitized food contact surfaces
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed opened handsink next to prep sink in main kitchen. Provide a barrier to prevent contamination of food at prep tables
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Observed no internal thermometers for refrigerated units. Provide a thermometer for all refrigerated units
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed open windows in kitchen without screens. Discussed with PIC to maintain windows closed to prevent contamination from flying insects.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Observed no handwash signage at handsinks. Provide at all handsinks to identify
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Observed wet mop stored at handsink in main kitchen. Remove and stored mops inverted for proper drying
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 5, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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