Pikalo J.P.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor handwashing ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of food observed without date marking. Per PIC all foods were prep and refrogerated the night before and this morning. Provide date marking ready/discard by .
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of prep sink observed soiled (COS) paper towel holder observed soiled interior and exterior of numerous refrigeration unti observed soiled interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled interior and exterior of kitchen handsink observed soiled (COS). Clean and sanitize to remove.
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Kitchen handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain. (Corrected on site by PIC)
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Both kitchen handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain (COS)
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous small flies observed throughout the establishment and live cockroaches observed inside the hand sink. PIC to email IPM report from a license exterminator report.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Multiples squeeze bottles observed without lables. Provide proper labels.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontinue. (COS)
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Sticker expires 11.1.24
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 19, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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