South St. Diner

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was no current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Boxes of food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Small single door freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: 2 bay sink in the basement preparation area not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the staircase to the basement preparation area. Address and provide the most recent pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on November 27, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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