Thai Basil

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked rice stored in walk-in refrigerator covered at 94F. Staff stated cooked rice from previous day is microwaved then held for fried rice. Rice discarded. Microwave rice as needed not ahead of time. Rice at 94F can grow dangerous pathogens.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
  Inspector note: Sanitizer for dish machine testing below 50ppm. Service as needed to ensure sanitizer is effective.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Rice scoop stored in 60F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in hot water over 135F
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Aluminum foil used to cover shelves top of ice machine and grease trap. Discard foil. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Debris under shelf next to ice machine and behind grease trap for prep sink. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe from ice machine leaking. Repair pipe and clean area to avoid accumulating water and attracting pests.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
  Inspector note: Trash bin in women's bathroom without cover. Provide covered trash bin for women's bathroom.
  code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 25, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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