Penguin Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings13
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards on the sandwich units need to be cleaned thoroughly from stubborn stains and soils
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Some evidence of rodent activity in the basement and outdoor trash areas - address as discussed
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wood Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Discard wooden pizza boards with splinterd ends and burn marks on the edges
  code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all grease and grime where needed - remove heaviliy soiled vents and soak overnight as discussed in bleach
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drain boards (C)
  Inspector note: Expand the " air drying " shelving area to accomidate all the large pots and pans
  code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment including the pizza ovens - interior / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units from visible food spills
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Replace the front barrier to the mop sink area
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean inside and outside barrels to remove all loose debris when needed
  code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the gated dumpster
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean kitchen floors basement stairway and the basement floors from all loose trash and debris
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Replace cracked shields in the eiling lights in the kitchen where needed
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all broken equipment and debris not affiliated with the restaurant
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Elevate all in use mops and brooms off the floors at least six inches after use
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 16, 2023: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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