The Upper Crust

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring staff with regards to cleaning & sanitation procedures.Discussed food safety/protection/sanitation with PIC.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Multiple fruit flies observed in dish room/lower prep room.PIC to contact pest control.Povided full pest report upon re-inspection.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Heavily worn cutting boards observed.Resurface/replace
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Compressor cover observed missing from upright refrigeration unit.Replace/Repair
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Thermometer missing from lower walk in refrigeration unit.Provide working internal thermometer.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide Quats test kit
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: No sanitizer observed in prep room.Provide proper sanitizer solution in all prep/work areas
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean to remove rodent droppings-Electrical closet-1st floor. Clean to remove excess debris & soils from all reach in refrigeration units-prep line Lower prep-Clean interior of upright kenmore refrigeration unit. Clean exteriors of all bulk bins located in the lower store room to remove soils
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: 3 bay sink observed leaking from drain pipe.Repair
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floor tiles observed in disrepair-lower prep room. Repair/replace Floors in lower storage rooms & hallway observed worn with exposed cement.Repair/seal properly to ensure smooth /durable/cleanable surface Clean floor in front of pizza ovens to remove debris with more frquency.PIC correcting during inspection.
  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: Mold like substance observed on caulking around 3 bay sink.Repair/replace all necessary caulking.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 27, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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