Sweet Rice

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Steamed Chicken & cut kale stored above food line in reach in unit ranging from 45F - 60F. Discussed with PIC to discontinue storing above fill line and to maintain @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring foods @ 41F or below or the protection of products stored in freezer units. Handsinks are being used for food dumping. Discussed with PIC to monitor and review training with employees.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed soils inside ice machine. Maintain clean Observed heavy grease build up encrusted food behind and around cooking range. Remove equipment to thoroughly clean Observed soil bulk containers in basement. Clean to remove soils and spills Soiled knives in between equipment. Remove and clean
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food debris in handsinks in kitchen area. Use handsinks to wash hands only
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple fruit flies in the basement around prep area. Provide a detailed pest extermination report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Food uncovered in deep freezer. Protect food by covering to prevent contamination
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed rice utensil stored in stagnant water. Remove Non food grade bowls used for bulk dispensing. Provide food grade scoops for dispensing.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on tables in kichen. Maintain wiping cloths in sanitizing solution after each usage
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Stained tiles in kitchen area. Replace
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple non-operating reach in units in basement. Remove
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 13, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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