Paramount

September 1, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: Stacking clean and sanitzed equipment on shelving
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector note: Stacking clean and sanitzed equipment on shelving
code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor in food storage (basement) is in disrepair Wall next to customer ice is in disrepair - Beverage area Chipped and peeling paint on ceiling above ware washing Chipped paint on wall next to 3 bay sink
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Employees not turning off knobs with a barrier between hands and knobs - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Observed food handlers and ware washing staff not lathering for 20 second - Some did not use soap
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed food handlers and ware washing staff not washing hands prior to donning on clean gloves and leaving and returning to work stations
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef stored next to onions blueberries and other ready to eat foods in refrigeration Raw eggs stored above onions blueberries and other ready to eat foods in refrigation PIC took corrective action during inspection
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed food handlers and ware washing staff multitasking leaving and returning to work stations wearing disposable gloves
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Refrigerated (salad/sandwich unit on cooking line) 50 and 55 F Tomatoes 47 F Cut melon 46 F Cheese 55 F and 57 F Ham 57 F Shredded lettace 62 F Pancake mix with egg in the ingredients 49 F All foods were removed by PIC - Placed in walk in unit and refrigeration compancy called
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple repeat Priority Priority Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the employees have not been properly trained in food safety and sanitations as it relates to their assigned duties and the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations per code
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed employee in beverage area handling fruit for drinks with bare hands - PIC took corrective action during inspection
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector note: Wash temperature on high temp dish machine 130 F
code 590.004/4-501.110-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Encrusted and built up soils on door handles door gaskets draws etc of all refrigeration units on cooking/prep line Visable soils on dishes in clean storage in ware washing area
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed open container of potatoes stored in front of hand washing sink on cooking/prep line - Corrected on site by PIC Observed water pitcher in hand sink and food container in beverage area - Corrected on site by PIC Observed wiping cloth bucking in hand sink basin in ware washing and on serving line - Corrected on site by PIC Blocking hand sinks is a repeat violation
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Open foods not stored in food grade covered/sealed containers - Basement prep/food storage Lid to large flour container cracked - Basement No divider between hand sink and customer ice - Beverage area
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: In use working food container not label - Kitchen/prep areas Some bulk food containers not labeled - Storage areas
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Tongs stored on handle of equipment - Cooking line Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine - Basement
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (cloths stored on food contacts) - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food containers on floor in walk in freezer Scoop condiments with disposable food containers without handles
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Rust on interior of salad/sandwich unit Metal divider on interior of salda/sandwich unit in disrepair - Cooking line
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Encrusted soils on all cooking equipment include panni presses etc
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on floors walls ceiling and attachments in cooking ware washing areas
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 30, 2022: 3 findings recurred. 18 previous findings did not recur.

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