Spring St. Cafe

May 8, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings22
  • critical findings6

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Failed findings

  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw chicken stored with raw fish in walk in refrigeration Raw liquid eggs and raw beef stored with ready to eat foods in refrigeration units on cooking line.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Provide complete access to hand sink - remove Beverage Air Refrigeration Unit from front of hand wash sink.
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Toxic Items: Original Containercritical
    Inspector note: Chemical missing original label
    code 41-7-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Pesticide Usagecritical
    Inspector note: Pesticides stored on shelving on serving line. Only licensed exterminators can apply pesticides. Provide proof of licensed exterminating company and remove all evidence of pesticides from premises.
    code 41-7-206.12/.13*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Allergen poster not posted in employee work area
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Consumer Advisoriescritical
    Inspector note: Allergen advisory not posted on menu/specials boards and dinner menus. Missing discloser on consumer advisory
    code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Shellstock ID
    Inspector note: Provide shell fish tags/records for the last 90 days.
    code 01-3-202.18** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean interior of bulk food containers. • Clean interior of ice machine
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Food handler must wear hair restraint
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Exposed wood on shelving at wait station/serving area • Loose door gasket on walk in door. • Replace missing door handle on upright freezer • Replace missing front of ice machine. • Rusted chemical racks
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: No drain board
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Wiping cloth stored on cutting board Provide seperate santizing buckets for RAW animial products READY TO EAT foods and NON-FOOD CONTACTS. At time of inspection only on wiping cloth bucket set up.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean exterior of bulk food containers • Clean exterior of ice machine • Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration units including door handles and gaskets. • Clean shelving • Clean shelving in walk in unit
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Invert all bowls pots pans etc.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No signage reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work at hand sink next to 3 bay sink.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Provide covers for all waste receptacles throughout
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable. • Rusted floor in walk in unit.
    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: Chipping and peeling paint. Evidence of prior leak in ceiling outside bathrooms. • Chipping and peeling paint on ceiling and walls in wait station/counter. Evidence of a prior leak. • Clean walls and all attachments including paper towel and liquid soap dispensers. • Dusty ceiling fixtures • Opening in walls at base outside ladies room. • Rodent proof front door.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Inspector note: Dim lighting in walk in unit
    code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Raise all mops brooms etc. 6" above the floor on a hook. • Remove all unused and unnecessary articles and organize outside storage room Properly store all personal items.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Anti-Choking
    Inspector note: Must be a person certified in anti choking on premises while food is being served.
    code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 11, 2012: 22 findings appeared for the first time.

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