Moon & Flower House

June 13, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of handwashing by the employees at the establishment- Handwashing sinks are either blocked by equipment or have built up dust/soils- Review proper handwashing procedures with all employees 06/09/25- Handwashing sinks blocked at the time of the reinspection-
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple containers of cooked chicken stored throughout the kitchen at ambient temperatures Chicken wings 59F Breaded Chicken 78F Products out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time voluntarily discarded by staff Review temperature control procedures with staff 06/09/25 Cooked breaded chicken 55F Chicken wings 52F Placed in refrigeration at 39F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No available procedures or equipmet for cleaning of vomit/diarrheal events- Provide
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violationsnoted on inspection report- PIC unable to answer questions in regards to sanitation and food temperature control Review proper procedures with employees
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test kit availale to test sanitizers-Provide
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Excessive food soil buildup on food preparation equipment in the kitchen-Clean equipment with proper frequency Interior of ice machine with mold like buildup- Clean
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sinks in the establishment are blocked or being used to hold equipment during preparation- All handsinks shall repmain clear for proper handwashing by employees- Corrected on site
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Numerous aprons hung at the establishment including an apron worn by the food preparation employee with heavy encrusted soils- Clean after each use
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employees with no hair restraints-Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No evidence of a CFPM at the location There is a CFPM certificate at the location and the employees do not know who it is Provide a full time CFPM for the location
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Food containers and bottles throughout with no labeling- Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Scoops stored in bulk food containers with the handles in the products- Store properly
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: No sanitizer set up and soiled wiping cloths throughout-Maintain soiled cloths in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Heavily soiled sponge noted at the sink in the front service area- Discontinue the use of sponges
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Numerous surfaces throughout the establishment are covered in heavy encrusted grime Areas include but not limited to: All refrigeration including intriors/exteriors handles gaskets doors and door tracks All shelving throughout the lower level and in the kitchen All areas included in the breading station at the cookline Areas around the cookline including the back ofthe fryolators All floors especially the floors below the cookline. This area has heavy grease and debis buildup The owner shall provide a ceaning schedle for the establishment and all areas shall be cleaned with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Waste receptacles used in the establishment wit heavy encrusted soils- Clean properly
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: All sinks including sink designated as handwashing sinks with heavy encrusted soils- Clean all areas and maintain proper cleaning schedule
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 22, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 20 previous findings did not recur.

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