Sophia's Grotto

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings12
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed uncovered food in the upright freezer. Provide a covering to protect food from contamination
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring soiled food / non food contact equipment and surfaces. Discussed with PIC to conduct a heavy cleaning of establishment floors and equipment.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Shell stock Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed shell stock tags incomplete. Discussed with PIC to completely fill tag with the last date sold.
  code 590.003/3-202.18-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple food items in walk in unit without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat items held over 24 hours
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled ice machine and the filters; soiled reach in refrigerated units / soiled door gaskets / soiled freezers/ soiled can opener. Thoroughly clean all equipment to remove soils and food spills
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed utensils in handsink in kitchen. Remove and maintain handsink clear and accessible for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed door gaskets on refrigerated unit damaged. Repair all door gaskets
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed leaky handsink faucet. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Observed cardboard lining on floors of walk in unit. Remove and maintain smooth durable and cleanable surfaces
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed trash and soils on floors behind the bar. Thoroughly clean floors under and around equipment
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired July 2021. Discussed with PIC to contact hood company immediately and provide a scheduled date to the Health department tomorrow.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Post the current permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous place for consumers
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2020: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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