Thai Basil

February 14, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Shrimp on counter 77 F - Discarded by PIC
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Light cream 46 F - Wait station PIC discarded product
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw animal products stored with ready to eat foods - Corrected on site by PIC
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Observed employee in ware washing and food handlers not washing hands. Ware washing staff rinsed gloves at 3 bay sink No hand washing performed during inspection. Observed food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves. Paper towels stored on shelving on cooking line - PIC stated it is for the food handlers to dry their hands (no hand sink-see violation #31) PIC took corrective action during inspection
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Water filter for drinking water attached to hand sink - Wait station No hand sink in coffee/prep area - Coffee station No hand sink on cooking/prep line that is easily accessable - Kitchen
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Prood food handlers and employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code. PIC not performing duties.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up soils on interior of ice machine
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Ice bucket stored in direct contact with floor - Wait station Ready to eat foods stored next to hand sink - Kitchen/prep Food stored on floor in walk in unit
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Tongs stored on front of cooking equipment
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Using Non NSF approved containers for food item storage - Kitchen/prep/walk in unit Worn cutting boards - Kitchen/prep
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: No splash guard between hand sink and equipment storage/customer ice - Wait Station No splash guard between hand sink and prep area - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Worn wooden shelf above 3 bay sink - Ware washing Rust on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing Using Non NSF rice cookers - Kitchen/prep Using crates for shelving - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Rust on shelving - Walk in unit
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: No plugs for 3 bay sink - Ware washing
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution Using sponges Kitchen/prep/ware washing/wait station
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Built up soils on exterior of grease trap cooking equipment/attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas Built up soils on exterior of ice machine
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Inspector note: Pre set table ware exposed on tables - Dining room
code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No dispenser for paper towels and no signage at hand sink - Side prep
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Broken missing floor tiles - Coffee/ice cream area
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: Built up soils on ceilings walls and attachements throughout - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Stained ceiling tiles and tiles that are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant in side prep area Dusty ceiling tiles - Bathrooms
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mop Sink not Provided

Inspector note: No mop sink - PIC stated mop water is dumped into sinks in kitchen
code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 10, 2018: 19 findings appeared for the first time.

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