Pad Thai Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken stored on top shelf of reach-in cooler above whole watermelon. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods according to final cooking temperatures.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple packages of sausages sealed in home-style reduced oxygen packaging with hand written name "medium spicy" in Thai but otherwise without labels or clear identifing information. PIC is unsure of source. Sausages will be embargoed until PIC can produce an invoice or other information about the source of the sausages.
  code 590.003/3-502.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
  Inspector note: Reduced oxygen packaged sausages without source labeling in home-style plastic packaging. Provide information about source of product. Embargoed.
  code 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Gas pipes for cooking line covered in aluminum foil. Table next to hot line covered in aluminum foil. "bridge" board between cooler on hot line covered with aluminum foil. Remove and discard foil. Discontinue useing foil to cover equipment. Clean equipment regularly to avoid build-up of grease and soils. Replace items as necessary with food grade equipment that is durable cleanable nonabsorbent and nonpourous.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Fryer- inside fryer cabinet with oil build-up. CLean to avoid fire harazrds and attracting pests. Hot water tank- top of tank with rice mouse droppings and other debris. Clean and maonitor for rodent activity. Cooking line- debris and build-up beneath cooking and cold holding equipment. Clean and maintain. Dish machine- debris and utensils on floor behind machine. Clean to avoid harboring pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Basement- exterior door and duct work have sunlight at perimeters. Replace door gasket or seal as necessary to prevent rodents from entering basement.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated that cleaning company has been on site for estimate and that she will email date of service when confirmed with cleaning company.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 8-302.11 (A) Post current permit in a location in the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 25, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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