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Paramount

August 19, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Bag of potatoes with flies voluntarily discarded.
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment ferementing citrus rinds at room temperature and then dehydrating. Discontinue. All foods voluntarily discarded.
code 590.003/3-502.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Plates on shelving in basement with droppings and soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Rat droppings in basement in numerous areas on plates shelving in corner of basment in dry storage area on bagged mop heads floors under stairwell. Live sighting photographic evidence of rat in front window provided by COB Code Enfrorcement this day. Provide updated IPM pest control report. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Fermenting citrus rinds Potatoes stored in midst of pest infestation in basement. Store all foods protected. Citrus rinds discarded.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Basement floors shelving and surfaces with buildup of soils including rodent droppings. The entire basement needs to be pulled apart with wall floor and ceiling surfaces cleaned and sanitized. All storage shelving shall have a 6" clearance. • Ceiling above warewashing area with dust. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage of Soiled Linens (C)

Inspector note: Soiled rags in floor in basement. Store properly. COS.
code 590.004/4-803.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Prohibitions (C)

Inspector note: Single use items to go containers stored together with dirty shoes. Containers discarded. Store properly.
code 590.004/4-903.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Prohibitions (C)

Inspector note: Plates stored in basement in conditions of filth. Clean and sanitize elevate off the floor by 6".
code 590.004/4-903.12-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door does not close with a seal. Repair to render door pest proof.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Small flies present in basement. Provide treatments and copy of updated IPM pest control report upon inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Warewashing area handsink loose from wall. Repair. CFPM on site states plumber called to address.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 14, 2024: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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