The Upper Crust

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken tenders on the prep table reading 58F for 30-60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC remove to refrigeration to cool/hold 41F or below
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings soiled glue traps & drain/fruit flies at basement 3 bay sink observed .Provide pest report upon re-inspection
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Conditions of Use (Pf)
  Inspector note: Remove all cans of insect spray.
  code 590.007/7-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Repair/replace broken flour bin cover at fry station.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the interior/exteriors of the 2 upright freezers in the basement. Clean the exteriors of the bulk storage bins to remove soils.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Repair hole in wall molding near floor beside the fryer unit to prevent possible pest access. Basment prep:replace the missing ceiling tile .
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Remove/replace soiled glue traps from water heater location.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove out of service ice machine if not going to be repaired.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor under/around fryer unit to remove evidence of mouse droppings. Basement prep:clean the walls behind the prep table to remove soils.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 10, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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