The Big A Deli

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings13
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Mozzarella Cheese 50F Tuna 53F Salami 53F
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
  code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Labeled Common Namecritical
  code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: Manager was unable to setup 3 compartment sink
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Food storage containers are soiled
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Wash side of three compartment sink is next to clean equipment
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Provide scoop with handle for every bulk food container
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Provide visible thermometer in each refrigerator
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Handsink fixtures are soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
  code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floor under 3 compartment sink is soiled
  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: Vent filters are encrusted with grease.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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