Raphael Caribbean Cuisine

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Wrong test strips available for the Quartinary Ammonium sanitizer. Provide the proper stest strips.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No Food Allergen Certification observed at the time of the visit. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Containers of foods observed being stored on the ground of the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Raw shrimp observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Card board being used to line shelf inside of the basement cooler storing peppers. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were not 3 drain plugs available for the sink. Provide in order to properly test wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
  code 590.004/4-301.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Portion of ceiling located in the basement storage area damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 17, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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