Pikalox

November 8, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff washing produce in the 3 bay sink. PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using 3 bay sink to wash produce or install air gap in the front of the house prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff working the register and making juice after without washing hands first. PIC to train staff on when to wash (Corrected on site)
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: 6lbs of beef empanada mix and chicken empanada mix stored in deep container prepped 2 days ago observed temp 54F-57 . PIC to retrain staff on cooling methods.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: 6lbs of beef mix for empanadas and 6lbs of chicken mix for empanadas observed stored in the in line refrigeration unit temp 54F-57F. Per PIC mix was prepped on 10.30.24. PIC voluntary discard both mixes. PIC will need to monitor cold holding and retrain staff on cold holding.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to retrain staff on all P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today and the night before. Provide date marking with made/discard date.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer concentration test strips. Provide . Inspector test strip was used.
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: No labels on some bulk food containers and multiple squeeze bottles. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple boxes of food observed stored on the floor inside walkin. Discontinue and elevate.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed shelvings in the kitchen area lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires: 12.17.24
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Numerous refrigeration units and walkins observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Front of the house prep sink observed leaking. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor behing and under cooking equipments observed soiled with visible grease grime floor under 3 bay sink observed soiled with debris accumulation floor inside walking freezer observed with ice build up. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ktchen area observed missing ceiling tiles. Provide
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 1, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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