Thai Basil

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Coolingcritical
  Inspector note: Large containers of sauce cooked to 150F on shelf in kitchen. Per PIC large containers are placed covered into walkin to cool. Tightly wrapped packages of rice noodles ojn counter to cool per PIC at 117F. CFPM must properly review cooling procedures with employees
  code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Multiple products in flip top refrigerator above 41F. Ensure products are being held at 41F or below. Raw beef 49F Chicken 50F. Removed and placed in walkin at 39F
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Cutting board on flip top refrigeration unit heavily scored and soiled- Repair or replace Interior of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of food stored on floor within kitchen/prep areas and in walkin. Must be stored a minimum of 6" off of floor
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Top of bulk food container broken and repaired with tape. Remove and make proper repairs
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: Repairs made to dishwasher made with duct tape. Repair properly
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Exteriors of bulk food containers with soils Exteriors of equipment with soils and food splashes. Shelving with soils. Clean
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: Clean equipment stored on heavily soiled shelf beside ice machine and on top of soiled ice machine- Discontinue and clean the area
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Cleaning of Receptacles
  Inspector note: Exteriors of waste receptacles in kitchen with heavy soils and food splashes. Clean
  code 33-5-501.116* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floors throughout under and around equipment with heavy soils- Clean
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Walls throughout warewashing kitchen prep area back hall to rear exit and storage areas with heavy soils and food splashes- Clean with proper frequency
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 6, 2015: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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