Thai Basil

April 14, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings5

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Employees unable to wash hands at blocked handsinks No observation of employees washing hands at the time of the inspection when returning to the kitchen and when changing tasks- Reviewed at this time and corrected
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed deep plastic containers of cooked rice that were covered in heavy plastic cooling on shelving per the PIC. The product had a temperature of 115F and per the PIC was prepared less than an hour prior to the inspection. The product was removed from the deep plastic containers was placed in shallow metal pans and put into the walkin to finish cooling. Procedures were reviewed with the PIC
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Numerous prepared products on counters at the time of the inspection in ambient temperatures. Products include cut vegetables at the cook line 55F Shrimp spring rolls on shelving 52F. Products must be properly held at 41F or below- Placed in walkin at 38F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizer at the low temperature dishwasher measured at 200ppm at the time of the inspection. Adjustments were made and water was added. When retested the sanitizer was at 100ppm Reviewed with PIC to test sanitizer daily prior to use
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Numerous personal medications and creams stored on shelving in kitchen with food service items and products- Provide designated area- Corrected on site
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous priority violations noted on inspection report. Procedures shall be reviewed with all staff for proper temperature control proper handwashing and proper cleaning procedures
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of prepared ready to eat foods in refrigeration with no labeling- Production/discard dates- Provide
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sinks in kitchen blocked by equipment or products- Corrected on Site
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Food containers throughout the kitchen including squeeze bottles small plastic containers on counters and bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Utensils throughout stored in stagnant water- Discontinue Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored on floors throughout Large containers of products stored below the handsink at the cookline- Removed Panns of rice cooling on shelf behind warewashing area- Removed Reviewed proper storage procedures with the PIC
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of meats that were frozen solid were stored on the floor below shelving in the kitchen- Reviewed proper cooling procedures and the products were removed and placed in the refrigeration to thaw or to be thawed during cooking
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cardboard covered in aluminum foil used in several areas throughout the kitchen- Remove
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple heavily scored cutting boards- Repair or replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Areas of the estalishment including floors and shelving throughout esteriors of bulk food containers exteriors of refrigeration including handles with encrusted soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection an employee was removing wet items from the dishwasher and stacking the equipment wet without allowing to airdry- Reviewed with PIC and corrected
code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Tables throughout the establishment preset with tableware for customer use- Discontinue
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling in dry storage area heavily damaged- Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on January 5, 2022: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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