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Monica's Trattoria

April 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: New menu is incomplete - missing the consumer advisory for several items offered under cooked - address immediately
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Storing chef knives in between equipment on the cooking line -blades of the metal knives are getting dented and worn by the metal on metal sliding movement - this causes metal dust on the blade that if not cleaned properly can becoime an issue - store as discussed - your grinding company will carry knife sleeves to allow for proper storage
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: In use plates for customers are being stored on top of the small bar in the rear of the restaurant - located in front of seated patrons without any form of a barrier - removed and placed into the dish machine - - discontinue this practice until you have a proper barrier in place
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Designated hand sink behind the cooking line is blocked by two tall black trash canisters- removed immediately - discontinue practice
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)

Inspector note: Several staff wearing watches and long braclets when working / serving foods - discontinue - wedding bands are o.k.
code 590.002/2-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Several staff behind the cooking line are without proper hair restraints - address as we discussed during inspection
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No curent food safety or allergen awareness certificates posted on site - address • No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up sanitizing stations as we discussed during inspection - color coordinate if needed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of six inches off the floors during storage including both dry storage and the refrigeration storage of product
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove the rubber runners inside all under counter refrigeration units on the line from all visiblw food soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Ensure to clearly and properly identify each designated hand sink as such [ Hand Wahing Only ]
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 10, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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