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Shah's Halal Food

July 14, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Black beans on steam table at 125F. PIC stated beans had been there for less than one hour. Reheated to 165F corrected on site. Monitor hot and cold holding temperatures. Confirm that foods are cooked or reheated to correct temperatures before placing in a steam table.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Bags of onions sitting on the floor in the basement. Store food off the floor to avoid contamination. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soiled backsplash behind griddle. Debris under cook line and refrigeration in prep area. Walk-in cooler floor with spills and debris. Floor under onion rack with rotten onion and onion skins. Clean all areas and maintain clean to avoid contamination or attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Cold water faucet at hand sink in service area not functioning. Replace or repair such that hot and cold water can be properly regulated for hand washing.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood vents mildly soiled. No evidence of hood sticker. PIC provided letter from hood cleaning company to contact them this month July to schedule appointment and presented invoice for cleaning performed in February. Stated that cleaning company negelected to place sticker. PIC phoned supervisor to schedule cleaning.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 26, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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