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Thai Basil

February 1, 2021 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 24 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Upon inspection food workers not washing hands with the proper frequency at cookline and dishwasher areas with inadequately supplied and inaccessible handsinks. Retrain staff. COS.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken stored on top of container holding ready to eat thai roll filling. Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE sauce in walkin cooler. Store properly. COS/R
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked shredded chicken in plastic bags in walkin cooler with a temperature of 67F. Maintain at below 41F. Product prepared one hour prior and cooled using indirect contact with ice to 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken wings held at ambient room temperature at 48F. PIC removed product made one hour prior from service and rethermalized to 165F. COS.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Worker observed rinsing hands off in three compartment sink. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple risk factor violations. Management must assume active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple bags and containers of prepared foods in walkin cooler and reach in refrigerated units with no date labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Consumer advisory on menu with font size too small. Size at 11 or above. Missing reminder. Provide.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Cookline handsink obstructed by buckets of rice noodles. Maintain free access at all times. COS.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at cookline & prep handsink. Provide. COS.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Establishment is not following recommendations of most recent IPM report dated 12.2.21 stating conditions of uncleanliness and attractants to rodents mirroring cleaning violations cited on this inspection. Follow all recommendations of pest control IPM findings.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Half eaten sandwich observed on top container of thai rolls. Food subject to contamination voluntarily discarded.
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers and bags of food in walkin freezer not labeled. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Containers of shredded cabbage stored unprotected in back hallway. Containers of noodles being stored on floor at cookline. Store foods in protected areas.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken being prepared and portioned at the compartment sink. COS.
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Establishment cooling cooked chicken on tightly packed plastic bags.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponge in use at warewashing area. Remove.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Reach in refrigerated unit at cookline with no inside thermometer. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple surfaces in kitchen with buildup of soils. Floors under equipment observed with grease buildup and food debri shelving under prep tables with caked on soils door handles to walkin cooler with soils. Floors and surfaces in back hallway area and caked on soils and filth. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Dumpster door missing. Replace.
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)

Inspector note: Half eaten sandwich observed on top container of thai rolls. Eating in designate areas only. Food subject to contamination voluntarily discarded.
code 590.006/6-403.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Facility is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Cookline hood observed with dripping grease with buildup around unit on walls and floors. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expired. To refer to BFD.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

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Compared with Pass on August 27, 2020: The previous meaningful result was Pass.

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