The Upper Crust

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Procedure (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
  code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (P)critical
  Inspector note: Pest report dated 3.6.25 states "ZP Tracking Powder EPA # 12455-16 Active ingredient Zinc Phosphide (10.0000%) Quantity 0.50 Ounce" applied under pizza oven in kitchen. Discontinue. Clean and sanitize all affected areas per SDS sheet instructions
  code 590.007/7-206.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: Priority & repeat pest violations. Provide active managerial control.
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No paper towels at cookline handsink. Corrected on site.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: What appears to be mice droppings apparent on floors under cookline equipment under pizza ovens on shelving under cash register under dry storage shelving on base of electric mixer in basement on floors next to ice machine on floors and under and around equipment in basement food prep area. Under and around soda fountain areas in dining room outside walkin cooler in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Heavy buildup of soils on floors under and around equipment throughout the business in kitchen and basement storage and prep areas. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Loose board and plasted in ceiling access panel above cookline flip top cooler. Clean and resurface.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Disturbed wall materials with what appears to be gnaw marks beside dunnage storage racks in basment near walkin cooler off dish room. Treat and seal any and all potential entry points.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 1, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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