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The Upper Crust

August 24, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring food protection pest control facility maintenance and COVID19 practices and protocols. Provide active managerial control.
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: Containers of sauce and potatoes in basement walkin cooler with no date marking.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean inside basement ice machine of visible soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No handsoap at cookline handsink.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of mice activity with droppings visible under three compartment sink under soda fountain in basement on floor next to cie machine. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed worker painting duct work above cookline with open containers of spices and exposed food contact surfaces below. Take steps to protect food and food contact surfaces from contamination. Remove peeling paint from ceiling above basment walkin cooler. Clean top of ice machine of visible soils.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Establishment using wire scrub pads that pose a risk of contamination. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Replace door gaskets on reach in coolers at upstairs cookline. Units holidng at below 41F.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board heavily scored at cookline.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors found with soils debri sawdust. Clean to remove. Water on floors in basement prep room. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Handsink hot water faucet leaking. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Open ceiling cover above warewashing area. Replace.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)

Inspector note: Exposed stud work in ceiling next to soda fountain. Repair.
code 590.006/6-201.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Front door with daylight emitting all around perameters of door. Seal with pest proof material.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 22, 2019: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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