Scali Deli Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sliced deli meats tuna salad and other food products inside of the open air cooler with elevated temperatures from 48F-57F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed from the unit and placed into a refrigerator that is at below 41F. Raw whole shell eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS eggs are being maintained at below 45F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior of the Cappucino machine visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Top portion of the open air cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintian a temperature below 41F. All foods to be removed from the unit until repairs/replacement has been provided. Lower doors to the open air cooler damaged and not closing properly. Address and make anhy necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor of basement near the oil tank with excess water from ceiling leak. Address and clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: 2 Drainage pipes under the 3 basy sink are leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Basement ceiling located near the oil tankk is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from April 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity observed in the back preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of roach activity in the basement storage area. Address.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Many glue boards with roaches on them located in the basement storage area. Remove all dead insects with more frequency.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 27, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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