Picalonga Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed smashed plaintains stored in steam table @ 125F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC added additional water to touch bottom of shallow pan on site.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food spills inside cake display unit. Clean to remove all food debris / spills.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels in restroom. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand towels at all hand sinks including restroom. PIC corrected on site
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide most current pest reports for the establishment
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottle stored without identification. Discussed with PIC to ensure all bulk containers and squeeze bottles are properly stored with labels of identification of food stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC the procedures for in use utensils. PIC corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hot water not working at hand sink in the prep kitchen. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and ensure hot running water is throughout establishment.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 2, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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