The Pearl Seafood Grill & Raw Bar

August 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Different species of shell fish were stored together- Raw oysters were stored with raw steamers- Discontinue storing fish and shell fish of different species together. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cut Sweet potato fries was tempting at 54F- All food stored in refigerator unit must maintain a temperature of 41F or below- PIC discarded and will have unit checked it is 45F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: A pan filled with Cut Sweet potato fries tempting at 54F for an undetermined amount of time- PIC voluntarily discarded and denatured
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: I found several soiled knives inside of clean knife rack with food residue from for an undetermined amount of time- PIC removed the knoves and had them properly cleaned - Discontinue storing soiled knives in clean knife racks. Train staff to frequently clean food contact equipment.- Corrected on site
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Quats Sanitizer inside of sanitizer buckets was exceeded pass the criteria amout of 400PPM which is a Toxic level - PIC had staff refill the buckets to discplay the correct amount of sanitizer 200PPM. Train staff the proper way to fill the sanitizer bay and buckets to keep sanitizer at the criteria level. corrected on site 200 PPM-ok
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: I observed Manager wash the Irrervesible thermometer in handsink and also a sanitizer bucket located inside - Handsinks should be easily accessible for all staff and not used for any other purpose than handwashing. Corrected on Site
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no managerial control of unsanitary conditions soiled food contact equipment cold holding temperatures not having proper credentials posted including CFPM at the bar area low temp dishwasher not having proper sanitization in the dishwash area in kitchen staff filling up sanitizer buckets at a toxic level. - Train staff on the inportance of all that is mentioned above.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: No prepared foods are date mark in walk in and refrigerator unit- the last date that was listed was 7/29/22 way past the 7 days - Date mark all prepped food that will be stored in walk in or refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar area low temp dishwasher does not have sanitizer - Discontinue using dishwasher until it is repaired - Use the high temp to clean glassware.
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Several Immature Flies in the kitchen area and upstairs in prep area - Provide a detailed pest control report from a licenced pest control company.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No certified Protection managers certification posted - Provide a current CFPM certification and post it in a conspicuous area from a accredited training certification.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Large Bins with no names on it- Label all bins with Common name of foods. Also label containers inside refrigerator units with labe of the sauces used
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Stove/ Grill/ Waffle iron all heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: The hood has been updated however the hood is extremely soiled - Clean to remove soils Fan on the counter is soiled and loads of dust- Clean to remove dusts and soils
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Walls inside the kitchen area is soiled with Food splashes- Clean to remove soils Rug on the floor leading to the kitchen is heavily soiled - remove and clean to remove food soils The wall in food prep area upstairs has a huge hole i the wall- Repair hole.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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