The Upper Crust

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Assignment (Pf)
  Inspector note: No person in charge is designated. Employee stated manager went to another location to help. Ensure a person in charge is at establishment at all times.
  code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple prepped items with no date marking in walk in cooler. Date mark all foods held over 24 hours.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No paper towels in prep hand sink. Corrected.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple pans of uncovered product in pizza production line refrigerator. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: No thermometer in walk in cooler. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Under soda machine is soiled. Above fryolater is soiled. Walls in prep area are heavily soiled with debris. Clean to remove all soils.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple trash receptacles left open. Close to prevent potential pests.
  code 590.005/5-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling tile missing in back of house next to walk in cooler. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Light sheild missing in basment prep area. Replace.
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Two soiled glue traps in basment under hot water heater. Remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
  Inspector note: Observed employee items stored in close proxmity to food in basement dry storage area. Discontinue
  code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 6, 2023: 1 finding recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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