Pier 6 Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
  Inspector note: Per PIC fruits & vegetable gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division (7.13.26) *** If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
  code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw oysters 43F-50F stored in walk in and 2 door unit. (voluntarily discard/ denature with bleach ) Observed raw oysters delivered within 20 minutes stored inside the 3 bay sink (room temp). Discussed cold holding temperature with PIC and the importance of keeping TCS foods at 41F below (cos)
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Per PIC fruits & vegetable gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. *** If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit & procedure. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ****Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: Shell tags for oysters observed not kept in chronological order. PIC unable to provide shelltags for oysters delivered on 6.20.26
  code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide chlorine santizer test strips for multiple low temp dishwasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible. Inspector test strip was used to record the ph reading
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior ice machine observed soiled by black substance interior of 2 door upright refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Bar main hansink observed blocked by strainer. Discontinue . Maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only & to prevent contamination by hands
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Kitchen main handwsink and bar handsink observed without soap . Provide & maintain . PIC to monitor handwashing
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food dispensing utensils at the cookline stored in room temperature stagnat water 75F. Discontinue
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Observed bags of lobster meat & raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue (cos)
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Drain boards (C)
  Inspector note: 3 bay sink on site observed missing drain boards. Provide
  code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Facilty observed without a service/mop sink. Provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a service sink. *** If a service sink is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Mop bucket/ mop/ broom / dust pan observed stored in kitchen area. Discontinue Stored as discussed during the inspection
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Several handwashing sink observed missing employee must wash hands/ handwashing only. Provide to encourage handwashing
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing in 2 different areas of the establishment (warewashing/ small kitchen) Provide repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired July 1st 2026/ both cookline. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post current Allergen Awarenss Certificate
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 6, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 20 previous findings did not recur.

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