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Picalonga Restaurant

June 2, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 7 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

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 5/25/23- Soiled knives stored in water with food residue- Properly store in clean hot water discontinue having different knives with food swimming in cold water
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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 Products still not date marked- Date mark all prepared foods stored in refrigerator for 24 hours or more.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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 5/25/23- Inside the handsink there is a stopper inside the sink and cloths allover the handsink- Remove and discontinue stopping up
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 25, 2023: 7 previous findings did not recur.

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