Starbucks Coffee No. 50497

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Procedure (P)critical
  Inspector note: Handsink in cold drink area was obstructed by trash can and not easily accessible for staff to wash hands - Remove and keep habdwash sink easily accessible for staff to use. COS
  code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cream sitting on the counter for undetermined amount of time is 66F- Staff states its was sitting out for 1/2 hour. Place Back into cooler and keep 41F or below COS
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: Metal tongs with food particles caked on them being stored - Discontinue using soiled tongs and properly store in use in hot clean water
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sanitizer inside of bucket on the floor is well over the correct concentration - Properly Set the correct concentration in sanitizer buckets - COS to 200 PPM- ok
  code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No Irreversible thermometer or test strips for ahigh temp dishwasher at the time - Provide thermometer or test strips for high temp dishwasher
  code 590.004/4-204.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Coming into the store and in the back there are alot of boxes and clutter throughout- Properly dispose of the boxes and clean to remove the clutter
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 23, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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