Santouka

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in warewash area has soiled dishes inside. Person in charge corrected.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in prep area does not have paper towels available. Person in charge corrected.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Squeeze bottles on cookline unlabled. Provide
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) Cooling Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed chicken cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per PIC chicken has been cooked one hour prior. Person in charge removed container and spread product into two uncovered containers.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cardboard being used in walk in cooler shelfing. Remove
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Gasket on production line refrigerator is soiled and torn. Replace
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling tile missing in basement. Replace
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 31, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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