The Upper Crust

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings10
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide proper datemarkings on all items in the walk in unit held over 24 hours 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handwash sink observed obstructed with equipment.Maintain handwash sink accessible to ensure proper handwashing is available.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent/roach activity observed.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on all bulk storage container in the upper walk in & basement prep.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer observed set up in the basement prep location.Provide proper sanitizer with wiping cloths in all work/prep locations.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the exteriors of multiple bulk bins to remove built up soils.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Remove/replace soiled glue traps located in the basement/storage room
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove/discard all unnecessary boxes/equipment from the basement prep/ storage room locations.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floors behind the upper counter lower prep & storage room to remove soils & evidence of mouse droppings. • Clean walls around the pizza station handwash sink to remove soils.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 8-304.11(A)---Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 16, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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