Taiwan Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sanititizer for the chemical dish machine not registering. Address and make any necessary repairs. Technician was called at the time of the inspection. 3 Bay sink is to be used if dish machine is not fucntioning properly.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several squeeze bottels filled with sauces/dressings with no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between cooler and preparation tables. Discontinue and store all knives ina clean and protected manner.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Bags of onions observed being stored on tehe ground of the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Raw frozen shrimp observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Sticky fly traps observed in the basement preparation area. Discontinue and remove during all operational hours.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 18, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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