Spring St. Cafe

October 2, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The homefries are 78F-130F and the hash is 88F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The sandwich unit is nnot working properly garlic 64F tomatoes 61F american cheese 61F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: The employees are drinking from uncovered cups. Make sure they are drinking from covered cups with straws. The handsink in the front has no hot water and the one in the back has no paper towels. Make sure the employees are properly washing their hands.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The slicer is soiled. Clean. The can opener is soiled. Clean.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are flies in the back and cans of raid. Provide treatment of flies and make sure all insecticides are applied by a licensed exterminator.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: There are open bags of bulk items in the bakery area. Once a the bag is open provide a proper seal. Cooler behind the bar is not draining. Provide an ice well that drains.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The filter for the ice machine is missing. Provide. The grease trap is soiled and rusted. Clean and resurface. The door to the walk-in is not closing tightly. Repair.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: There is no thermometer in the refrigerator. Provide a thermometer in each refrigerator.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Wiping cloths are stored outside of sanitizer. Store properly.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The exterior of the refrigerators and freezers are soiled. Clean. The shelving and counters are soiled. Clean to remove. The exterior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean. There is an odor in the walk-in cooler. Clean surfaces to remove. The bulk food containers are soiled. Clean.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: There is no hot water at the handsink near the cooking line. Provide.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: There are no paper towels at the back handsink. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: There is old equipment stored in the trash area. Remove.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floor in the walk-in is worn. Resurface to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. The floor in the bakery area is soiled. Clean to remove.
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: The frp panels in the kitchen are damaged. Repair. The ceiling paint is peeling near the grill. Repair. The ceiling is damaged where the light was removed. Repair. Back screen door is not pest proof. Repair to provide pest proof door. The wall behind the dishwasher is soiled. Clean.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 6, 2011: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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