South End Pizza & Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Procedure (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of hand washing in three bay sink area. Repair sink so staff can wash hands.
  code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Small container of dressing stored on the floor in a box. Discontinue. Remove phone from prep area. Phone on cutting board and wires going through unit. Remove.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken between 44F to 50F tuna 45F and cut tomatoes 44F. Close lids to units when not in use. Must be 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Assignment (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to monitor staff for hand washing to be sure food is at proper temperature and all repairs are getting done.
  code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean deep dark scores and stains out of cutting boards. Replace knife with tape holding it together.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean interior and exterior of refrigerators. Clean deep fry behind doors and shelves.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hood filters. Replace broken floor tiles. Replace leak in hand sink in warewashing area.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 7, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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