The Barking Crab

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
  Inspector note: Molluscan shellfish life-support system dis-play tanks that are used to store and display shellfish that are offered for human consumption shall be operated and maintained in accordance with a variance granted by the regulatory author-ity as specified in § 8-103.10 and a HACCP plan. Provide. Provide SOP's as they relate to cleaning of lobster/shellfish tank.
  code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Multiple food containers in kitchen without labels. Provide.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Shellfish tank side wall with exposed wood. Resurface to maintain smooth durable cleanable surface.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Lobster tank with no thermometer. Provide.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Restroom floors found with flaking paint & exposed concrete. Resurface/repair to maintain smooth durable non porous & easily cleanable.
  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: Clean walls behind shellfish tank of visible soils.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Anti-Choking
  Inspector note: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
  code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 5, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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