The Playwright

February 4, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings4

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Diced tomatoes at cookline 47F. Maintain at below 41F. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Low temperature dish machine not reaching 50PPM at rinse. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize at three compartment sink.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Pumping device with standing gray water in container in basement for waste water near ice machine. Properly plumb.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
uspension of Permit with Notice (P)critical

Inspector note: Establishment is operating without a valid 2020 Health permit. Issued next day closure notice.
code 590.014(B)/SummaryS-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide vomit cleanup kit. Handout provided.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: The CFPM is not monitoring refrigeration maintenance cleaning of establishment date marking. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 2013 food code.
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: Several prepared food items in walkin cooler not date marked. Correct.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Two reach in units at cookline inoperable. Repair. Establishment temporarily using indirect contact with ice to cold hold at cookline.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Vegetable dicer meat slicer prep table in basement with visible dried food soils. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment is preparing pico in basement prep area without a handsink. Discontinue. Provide ample handwashing facilities as required.
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed standing water with pumping device in open container in basement adjacent to ice machine. Visible soils in and around ice machine. Discontinue using ice machine until unit and area are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized and water issue is resolved.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen walkin cooler with what appears to be mold on ceiling and walls of unit. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Hole in wall in stairway to basement. Seal. Floor damaged at threshold to back door. Missing ceiling tiles above cookline. Repair/replace.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Light bulbs out above cookline. Replace.
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Items in basement on floor behind wall. Remove items not in use. Organize area and elevate all items 6" off the floor.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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