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Sidewalk Cafe
August 10, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings6
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)Inspector note: There is no sink in the front area near the coffee service. Provide a handwash sink in the area. 8.10.23 The owenr is going to have the sink installed. He has already contacted a plumber.
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)Inspector note: The paper towel dispenser is broken and the towels are stored on top of the dispenser Repair so empolyees can reach the paper towesl and properly dry their hands.
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)Inspector note: There are multiple refrigerators with broken gaskets. Repair or replace. The fridge in the basement has no compressor cover. Provide.
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Service Sink (C)Inspector note: There is no mop sink in the establishment. Provide.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)Inspector note: The handwash sink is draining slowly. Repair. 8.10.23 They put draino down the sink but it is still draining slow if two people wash their hands in a row. Clean out the blockage so employees can wash hands.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Inspector note: The floors in the basement are soiled and damaged in places. Clean and resurface to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. The floor tiles in the kitchen are damaged especially near the dishwasher. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable surface. There is food buildup under the pizza oven. Clean to remove. 8.10.23 The floors have been cleaned and they will do the repairs. The owner has already contacted his handy man.
Checks marked passed
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(O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)Inspector note: The manager knew to not let sick employees work but forgot the details of the illness policy. Provide an employee illness policy and train employees.
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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)Inspector note: There is no vomit cleanup kit available. Provide.
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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)Inspector note: The consumer advisory is incomplete. Make sure the items available undercooked are clearly identified in a disclaimer.
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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)Inspector note: There is no irreversible thermometer provided for the high temp. Provide a thermometer to verify the high temp dishwasher temperatures. (My sticker thermometer verified that the machine was reaching over 160F at the plate)
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Inspector note: There is some buildup on the slicer. Clean to remove.
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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)Inspector note: There are multiple refrigerators with no thermometer. Provide thermometers in all the refrigeration units.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Inspector note: There is some debris buildup on the walls in the basement light switches behind the coffee area and shelving above the dishwasher. Clean surfaces to remove debris.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)Inspector note: There is excess clutter in the basement. Remove unecessary items.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on August 2, 2023: 6 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.
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