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Taiwan Cafe

April 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Containers of raw chicken stored above lettuce and broccoli. Store raw meat under produce at all times. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts on counter at 56F. Moved to refrigerator. Store bean sprouts under refrigeration at all times.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Top of dish machine with mouse droppings. Clean and monitor for activity. Maintain clean to prevent contamination of clean dishes. Interior of dish machine with build-up. Clean to prevent contamination. Soiled food containers in bsement prep sink. Store unused equipment and utensils clean.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Bean sprouts stored in water. Discard water and discontinue storing sprouts in water because water can increase bacterial proliferation.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on kitchen counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Frozen raw pork and chicken thawing on prep table in basement. Thaw frozen foods under refrigeration not at room temperature.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Cooked beef soup in deep containers covered with plastic film cooling before storing at 145F. Srpead out hot foods in shallow metal pans and do not cover to facilitate cooling.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Damp and soiled felt lining bottom shelf of server station. Discard felt clean and dry area resurface as needed for cleanable non-absorbent surface.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Debris and soils under dish machine. Debris and soils under and behind fryer. Soil build-up on reach-in refrigerator handles. Mouse droppings under shelf with rice cooker. Clean all ares and maintain clean to prevent contamination and avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on November 12, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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