The Pearl Seafood Grill & Raw Bar

October 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Mussels stored in the walkin above ready to eat foods/cooked lobster. All raw foods need to be stored below the cooked foods. Remove
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed food stored in the pans above the stove without the stove being on. All foods need to be reheated before being moved to the hot holding.Retrain
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Vomit and Diarrhea kit on site but no procedures available. Will provide procedures in the email.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC need to be knowldegeable about illness policy how to set up 3 bay sink what kind of sanitizer is being used and about Seafood Tags Date marking. Retrain staff on date marking/procedures to set up 3 bay sink.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed pineapple juice cans heavily compromised. Discard
code 590.003/3-202.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Shell stocks not marked with the date of last sold and not stored in order. Make sure all shell tags are stored in chronological order/date last sold and kept at the site for 90 days.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Sauces stored in the container in the walkin had wrong dates on it. All prepared foods held more than 24hrs has to be date marked. Retrain
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: On the menu missing consumer advisory. Post
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Prep employees handling cooked food with bare hands. Retrain- All Ready to eat foods need to be handled with gloves on.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Potato slicer had a heavy soils and rusted. Replace or clean
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: No designated hand sink on the bar area. Provide with soap/hand drying agent and sign for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Cookline had dirty dishes stored in the hand sink. Remove and retrain staff
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed small black flies in the bar area on the walls. Provide pest control report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employees in the back area prepping food had no hair restrain. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed wet towels stored in the prep area. Discontinue. All in use towels need to be stored in a sanitizer bucket.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken in a bucket stored on the floor. Discontinue All product needs to be stored 6 inches from the floor.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board on the cookline is heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Observed the Ventilation hood in the kitchen had expired in september. Service
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 26, 2023: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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