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Sophia's Grotto

October 1, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings16
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Meatballs in hot holding unit between 134F and 135F. Must be reheated above 165F and hot held above 140F. Grilled chicken 132F on a plate with clean plates. Discontinue and hot hold above 140F.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Scollops between 47F and 50F cooked pasta 59F cut vegetables between 64F and 74F. All must be stored at or below 41F.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: PIC needs to monitor staff on general cleaning proper cleaning and storage of foods. Also general maintenance of equipment (hood sticker )
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Potato and can opener visibly soiled. Clean to remove and monitor.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Address fruit fly problem with pest control company. Also address mouse dropping and activity in basement area.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Provide labels for all bulk food containers that do not have them. Multiple missing in kitchen and basement prep areas.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector note: Provide equipment to maintain product temperature on cook line. Multiple items out off temperature on ice or just on shelf. Address with staff and store properly.
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in. Uncovered product (broth and sauce) on kitchen floor. Discontinue and store 6 inches off the floor at all times. Provide covers for food in storage.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Discontinue to store pizza paddle on floor next to oven.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Clean to remove deep dark stains on cutting boards or replace.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Peeling paint on wall in kitchen prep area. Paint to seal. • Replace drain plugs for three bay sink. Discontinue to use plastic to help hold water.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean exterior of ice machine and dishwasher. Visibly soiled. Clean interior and exterior of refrigerators. Visibly soiled. Clean all shelves in basement and kitchen area. Visibly soiled.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Fix leak to water supply next to stove.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floor under and behind equipment in kitchen and basement prep areas. Visibly soiled. Clean floor of old mouse droppings in basement. Staines to basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Replace any missing or soiled ceiling tiles in basement and kitchen area. Clean walls in kitchen and basement prep to help with fruit fly issue. Discontinue the use of the wood burning stove. The wood oven stove does not have a hood above it. Per BFD the hood can not be used.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Have staff properly store all personal items (cell phone chagers ect) in kitchen and basement area
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 29, 2015: 16 findings recurred.

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