Tawakal Halal Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: A new refrigerating unit is order in place of the broken one. Provide.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper hand sink usage (Hand Washing Only).
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Refrigerating unit at cooking line out of order not working. Repair to mantain 41F or below.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test kit for sanitizing solution on site (QUATs). Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink near three bay sink used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for hanwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink near three bay sink without paper towel. PIC provided some. Mantain properly equipped.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths boxes not set up with sanitizer solution. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board at cooking line sandwich unit heavily scored/soiled. Resurface and clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly. Shelves under bulk food containers very soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Boxes with single use articles and several pots and pans at warewashing area stored on the floor. Elevate all 6 inches or above.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent with heavy grease build up. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 28, 2021: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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