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Pikalox

August 7, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at front counter was blocked with drink containers. Inside the sink and in front of it. Discontinue
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings and fruit flies in the basement. Please address with pest control and provide me with past reports.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: All bulk food containers need to be lableled.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue to store containers on the floor under shelves in walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean in place equipment. Soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration. Clean shelves under stairs.and by vegetables storage.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line soiled. Hood sticker good until Sept 2023
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Above three bay sink found soiled equipment store with clean equipment. Please properly rewash equipment.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean back alley of any weeds and loose trash.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Repair ceiling in basement from water leak. Address any stained tiles in the kitchen.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor in the basement of droppings. Clean the floor in the kitchen under and behind all equipment of dry food and grime build up. Clean wall at front counter from dust from A/C
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 23, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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