Metropolis Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Low temp machine - Chlorine 0ppm; PIC contacted company for repairs and using temporary setup of warewashing bay.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed cooked chicken / sausage stored on cooling rack with cover @ 90F. Discussed with PIC to review and follow cooling requirements. PIC immediately stored in walk in unit. Corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide food thermometers for kitchen staff for proper temping of food items.
  code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide sanitizer test strips for low temp machine and wiping cloths.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Remove and follow proper in-use utensil procedures
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
  Inspector note: Provide proper drain plugs for 2 bay sink.
  code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Observed water-like damaged wall along prep sink. Regrout / Repaint to make smooth clean and durable surface.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired August 2022. PIC stated previous appt rescheduled. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning for immediate appointment and submit confirmation to the Health department.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 18, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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