Tawakal Halal Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings13
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit- Chicken 99F Beef 101F Noodles 95F. PIC stated they had just been cooked and placed for hot holding one hour ago. Hot holding unit turned off. PIC placed food for immediate re-heating at 165F or above and turned on the hot holding unit. Mantain all TCS foods at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No written procedures and no clean-up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to hot holding.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No proper food thermometer on site. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink inside toilet without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Toilet hand sink without paper towel. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Some refrigerating unit without proper interior thermometer. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board with food stains and scored. Resurface and clean/sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit and cooking line equipment soiled. Clean all properly. Several storage shelves soiled. Clean all properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibitions (C)
  Inspector note: Observed not in use utensils/equipment stored inside the toilet. Remove and discontinue storage in toilet.
  code 590.004/4-903.12-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
  Inspector note: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide
  code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line soiled wall behind cooking line soiled. Clean all properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent with build up of grease. Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 9, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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