Sophia's Grotto

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed cooked chicken stored in pull out drawer with raw meats at cooking range. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain raw and cooked meats seperated. Corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employee handling cooked chicken with bare hands. Discussed with PIC to ensure employees are properly handwashing and wearing gloves while handling food. PIC corrected on site
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring the required protocol for shellstock tags and the proper storing of raw and cooked foods. Instructed PIC to review / re-train employees on food safety guidelines. Documents submitted via email
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Shell stock Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide and maintain shellstock tags for 90 days with all completed information required by the food safety guidelines.
  code 590.003/3-202.18-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed mold-like substance in ice machine exterior of upright freezer with soils and heavy food / grease spills on wall at cooking line and handwashing sink. Thoroughly clean all equipment / stated areas to remove all soils
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed fruit being stored in handsink. Remove and maintain handsink clear and accessibke for handwashing only. Corrected on site
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed handwashing signage worn. Replace
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 19, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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