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Metropolis Cafe

February 19, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: 2 bay sink for pot washing - No using a detergent sanitizer. Provide an approved no rinse detergent sanitizer
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Provide proof of full time on site certified food protection manager and said manager must be certified in Allergen Awareness.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: 2 bay sink used for pot washing - Not using no rinse detergent/sanitizer. Provide an approved detergent sanitizer • Clean interior of ice machine
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Prep table mixer and ice machine located under an open stairway (to basement)
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Exposed wood on shelving at 2 bay sink • Remove foil from all cooking equipment • Rusted shelving in walk in units. • Rust on wire shelving above 2 bay sink and dish machine
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No thermometer in 2 door refrigerated prep unit.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean exterior of ice machine
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Glassware not inverted
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Inspector note: Ice buckets stored on wooden shelving.
code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Ceramic hand sink in basement prep has a large crack. Hand sink must be operational during all hours of prep/operations.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No signage reminding employee to wash hand before returning to work at hand sink.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Repair floor in large walk in refrigeration unit. Resurface floor in small walk in refrigeration unit. • Replace all missing floor tiles.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Ceiling tile not secure • Clean walls and all attachments free of built up soils dust and grime. Clean ceiling and all attachments free of built up soils dust and grime. Rurface doors to the kitchen (chipped paint and surface is not smooth). • Dust built up on ceiling vent and vent system. Covering around vent system not smooth durable and easily cleanable (above food prep station) • Repair wall behind food prep sink • Worn wood on wall above 2 bay sink and dish machine
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 15, 2014: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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