Pikalox

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed package of eggs stored above RTE foods. Discontinue (COS)
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer test strips available on site. Provide (Inspector strips was used 100ppm chlorine)
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of ice machine observed heavily soiled interior/ exterior and gasket of 2and 3 door refrigeration unit observed soiled interor of walking freezer observed with heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: KItchen main hand sink observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue (COS)
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Observed staff cutting fruits without proper hair restraint. Provide. (COS)
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple squeze bottles and jug of different juices observed without identification. Provide labels
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vents observed soiled. Clean to remove Sticker expires 9.18.24
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicuous thermometer hot holding display unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 22, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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