Mr Tea

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cut watermelon in deli refrigerator at 60F. Staff stated watermelon had been cut in the last hour from room temperature whole melon. Melon must be cooled to 41F prior to placing into service. Watermelon moved to refrigerator
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Staff unable to set up 3 compartment sink. Certified manager needs to retrain staff to set up and use 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment correctly.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer. Mixed according to label directions. Provide test strips and train staff.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash rinse and sanitize during service hours. Sink obstructed by cart an appliances. Remove obstructions and retrain staff to use 3 compartment sink for all cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamamintion.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: 2nd hand sink at service line blocked by box and utensils in sink. Keep hand sinks clear and available at all times. Staff using main hand sink at service station.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges oberserved at warewashing area. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 24, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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