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Picalonga Restaurant

January 27, 2022 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 15 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Both handwash sinks had either a pitcher in it or things that prevent accessiblity for staff to wash hands- PIC removed water filter from front handsink asn was advised to discontinue the use of it. Train staff to wash hands and make it easily accessible- PIC had staff wash hands after moving
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw Chicken stored over Raw pork in walk in cooler- Discontinue Raw Chicken stored over raw beef Raw Chicken stored over Plantains Eggs stored on middle shelf over ready to eat foods- Discontinue storing poultry over ready to eat foods and other species cooked at a different temperature. Store all eggs and poultry on bottom shelf.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Several dishes on the hot holding unit out of temperature like Stew pork-115F Mondongo 109F for less than an hour- PIC had to reheat the foods to 165F then place on to the hot holding unit- Reheat all foods to 165F or above before placing on hot holding unit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No vomit and diarhhea supplies or instructions available- Provide the supplies from the list and instructions on how to clean up a vomit or diarrhea episode.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC not training staff on proper handwashing reheating procedures for hot holding foods no training on proper storage of foods stored in walk in cooler not training staff on how to properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment.- Train staff on the things mentioned above and the importance of each role.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Ready to eat and Time as temperature control foods are stored in cold holding unit with out date marking- Date Mark all products that are Time and temperature with a date to ensure proper 1st in 1st out method.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector note: Staff was washing food contact equipment inside the rinse bay and did not have sanitizer set up- Train staff to properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment in correct bay. Corrected on site
code 590.004/4-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No Testing kits for Chlorine Sanitizer- Provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Several soiled knives wedge between equipment and other utensils not properly cleaned- Properly wash Rinse and sanitize food contact equipment and discontinue wedging between the wall and counters
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: At the handwashsink at front counter- a water filter is attached also there was a pitcher inside the sink- I advised PIC to remove both and ensure proper handwashing take place along with providing papertowels.- Discontinue attaching anything onto handsink thats meant for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwash sink in the front did not have Papertowels- PIC went to the back to grab papertowels -Provide papertowels at all times to ensure proper handwashing
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on counter and tables- Place all soiled wiping cloths in proper sanitizer solution to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Hood Sticker expired November 2021- Provide a current hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Prep sink is broken has a leak underneath- Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Receptacle inside staff bathroom needs a cover- Provide a covered receptacle inside bathroom for female staff
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 19, 2022: 15 previous findings did not recur.

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