The Circle Pizza & Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Can opener rusted and soiled. Clean to remove or replace. Slicer soiled with dried up debris. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink near cooking line and near bar without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink near bar without paper towels.Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several bulk food barrels without labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Boxes with drinks syrup stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Boxes with plastic single use containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
  Inspector note: Several bags with empty beverage cans stored on the floor in the rear. Store properly in barrels with lid or remove.
  code 590.005/5-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Women restoroom on the main level withou signage. provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor at the rear of cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent just expired. Provide a current one.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 18, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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