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Picalonga Restaurant

May 22, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw Pork Stored over ready to eat cooked rice inside walk in cooler - Discontinue storing raw species over ready to eat foods.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Several foods on hot holfding unit out of tremperature- eggs 120F sausage 119F Chicken115F and fish 109F- Remove and reheat all to 165F or above eggs and sausage was voluntarily discarded
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: Soiled knives and other kitchen utensils are stored soiled on clean racks and buckets - Properly wash rinse sanitized then air-dry utensils before storing
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection there was staff working but no PIC available nor was any of the staff English speaking- Provide a cfpm or assign a PIC during all business hours who speaks and understands English to understand the violations or corrections.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepared foods soups and prepared seasoned meat with no date marking present - Date mark all prepared foods stored in cooler for 24 hours or more
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No Food thermometer present - Provide a working food thermometer to temp foods
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips for sanitizer concentration- Provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer concentration.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Plastic bags and cloths on or inside the handsink totally obstructing proper handwashing the handsink located in front where food is disbursed handsink was blocked by Food Warming bag and bucket- Remove and keep clear so staff can wash hands properly
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Live Rodent droppings in front of the store behind the sandwich press machine.- Provide an IPM Style Pest control report from a Licensed pest control company
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board in kitchen on counter in front of cookline is heavily scored - Replace Cutting board
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 14, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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