Spring St. Cafe

October 11, 2012 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings0
  • critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 15 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Wiping cloths are stored outside of sanitizer. Store properly.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 2, 2012: 15 previous findings did not recur.

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