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South End Pita

May 23, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff proper hand washing. Did not witness hand washing. Staff using only one glove when working with ready to eat food. Hand sinks missing soap or paper towels. Review and monitor.
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Witnessed staff washing equipment in rinse bay with soap only. Sanitizer and wash bay filled with soiled equipment. I review with staff proper way to wash rinse and sanitize. Monitor and continue to review with staff. Soiled mop in prep sink. Sink is labeled "food prep". PIC removed and will have to clean sink and sanitize before using.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff proper ware washing proper storage of food proper hand washing in hand sinks only general cleaning and repairs to location.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Provide a up to date pest control report. Monitor rodent droppings at front counter and around exterior of building
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Provide labels for bulk food containers in kitchen and cooking line. As discussed.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: Provide food thermometers for staff to monitor holding and cooking temperatures. Asked two staff members and no one could find one and another asked me what it was. Review with staff
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Food containers stored on the floor in walk in. Discontinue and store properly 6 inches off the floor. Clean food prep sink before using and discontinue to store mop in sink.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Witnessed staff cutting wraps on cutting board at front counter by hot food. Cutting board visibly soiled with deep dark scores clean to remove or replace board.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Dishwashng Facilities
    Inspector note: Provide an area to store soiled equipment. Wash and sanitizer bay filled with soiled equipment. Witnessed staff washing cutting board and knife in rinse bay that had soap in it.
    code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean interior amd exterior of refrigerators and freezers. Visibly soiled. Clean all inplace cooking equipment visibly soiled with gease build up. Clean shelves in kitchen and red shelves at front counter.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No soap or paper towels at hand sink on cooking line and no soap at hand sink at front counter.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Restroom door in kitchen and prep area needs to be self closing.
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
    Inspector note: Grease barrel stored on City side walk. Remove and store on property. Can not be on City sidewalk.
    code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floor under red shelves at front counter. Soiled with dry food and rodent droppings. Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment. Visibly soiled with food and grease build up.
    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: Exterior fan/vent for hood system visibly soiled with grease that drips onto sidewalk. Have clean and monitor. Hood filters and frame of hood on cooking line visibly soiled with grease build up. All walls and the ceiling visibly soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove. Hood sticker posted Aug 18 2018. This will be refered to BFD
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 27, 2018: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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