Penguin Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Replace heavily scorded cutting boards at pizza unit and salad unit. Discontinue storing knives inbetween equipment and provide knife rack. • Replace heavily worn pizza paddles with new.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Discontinue using beverage racks for prep table and provide commercial grade prep table.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: Provide signs at ware washing sink.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: No thermometer at salad station provide.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean sides and back splash at cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean storage shelving inside walk in cooler.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Remove condensation tube pouring into hand sink provide adequate plumbing.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Replace missing paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Repair basement floor to fill in cracks and crevices near front area shall be smooth and easy cleanible. Replace missing floor tiles at mens room.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Repair opening at wall basement area. • Window open no screen provide.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Remove all clutter from basement area.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 10, 2016: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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