Thornton's Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: 2 pans of cooked potato's observed cooling on a storage rack (85F) for 60Min per PIC.Discontinue.Provide proper cooling methods 140-70F (2 Hours) 70-41F(4 Hours). PIC removed to refrigeration
  code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Several prep table lower shelves with visible rust.Resurface/Repair
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Provide working internal thermometers in all in line refrigeration units.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: No sanitizer set up at hot line.Provide proper sanitizer solution at all stations. PIC correcting
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Re-use of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: Horizon 2 door upright refrigeration unit observed with cardboard lining the interior shelves.Discontinue & Remove.
  code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Hood sticker missing.Provide proper sticker.PIC provided invoice that hoods were cleaned on 3.23.17.PIC states that the company did not have the correct sticker with them.PIC states that he has contacted the company & They will provide. • Lower part of wall across from 2 door horizon refrigeration unit observed damaged.Repair • Several ceiling tiles observed missing above walk in refrigeration unit & # bay sink.Replace
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 13, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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