Sophia's Grotto

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: PIC stated that a extention to the hood is being worked on. Hood extention will require a pipe to be moved. PIC asked for more time to move pipe and install new hood that is ready to go.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to have plumber remove pipes draining into the hand sink. As discussed nothing can drain into sinks.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to properly reheat foods to 165F before putting into hot holding unit.
  code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: In hot holding unit found mashed potatos 76F and meatballs 83F. Please remove and reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to properly cover foods in storage unless in a cooling stage.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the wire shelves in the walk in shelves in the prep area and kitchen exterior of cooking equipment.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: As discussed please clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting board or you can resuface / replace.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the walls and ceiling in the kitchen and prep room in basement. As discussed please clean up the floor behind the walk in refrigerator in the basement.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 23, 2024: 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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