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Pikalo J.P.

August 23, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Pork was discarded from the kitchen as it was overcooked and visibly burnt and not edible due to the meat being extremely overcooked as it was left in the oven overnight on a low heat
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)critical

Inspector note: Replace
code 590.004/4-201.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Oven was left on overnight with food still inside caising the alarm system to go off - PIC closing at night needs to write out a check list and check it off each evening before closing the establishment
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: The only hamd sink in the kitchen / prep area has soiled pots and pans inside the basin hindering proper hand washing - keep clear as discussed during food prep and hours of operation
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Inspector note: Enlarge area / shelving units or a rack to properly store and air dry clean pots and pans - current area is just too small to contain all utensils
code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: Have service company come in to check on the oven since there was an issue with it this morning - provide a work order upon re-inspection
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Fire door panel needs to be repaired as discussed
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all in line cooking equipment from visible spills stains and soils - clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: InvertInvert all self service plastic cutlery so the handles are always facing outward
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Address as diuscussed
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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