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Raphael Caribbean Cuisine

August 23, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Foods inside of the single door upright freezer with elevated temperatures between 55-86F due to the unit being unplugged the night prior as stated by management. All foods inside of the unit were voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. Disocntinue and ensure all units are being used for their poper function.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked rice taken from the refrigeration unit and left out at room temperature (86F) to be reheated as stated by management. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being reheated and hot held at the proper temperature. PIC reheated rice to 165F at the time of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no policies in place for vomit and diahrea clean up. Provide a proper kit and policies for clean up.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips availoable at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Bags of cabbage and potatoes observed being stored on teh ground near the stairs to the basement area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Raw frozen fish fillets observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensnure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the 2 door cooler in the basement area visibly soiled and with excess moisture. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evdince of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area and basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unecessary euipment not being used for the establishment and debris from the basement area.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on March 25, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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