Papa Gino's

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• 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: Sliced ham and onions inside of the pizza cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 47F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Pizza cooler appears to have a slightly elevated temperature. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed form unit if it is unable to maintain a safe temperature.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Equipment thermometer located in the pizza cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Replace. Exterior equipment thermometer to the walk-in cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Provide an operational equipment thermometer.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Compressor to the 2 door stacked freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioninig properly at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 28, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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