Tin Tin Buffet

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding Buffet- Fried Chicken 112 Baked Fish 110F. PIC stated they had been just out and put them for immediate re-heating at 165F in the oven. Mantain at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Slicer with dried up food debris . Clean and sanitize properly. Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean properly. Knifes on magnetic strip soiled with rust due to strage on the rusted strip. PIC took them for warewashing. Keep clean and sanitize.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed plastic cups used to dispene bulk food products. Use handled utensils only.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed containers with raw chicken stored above containers with raw fish. Separate properly. Boxes with soda liquid stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly. • Magnetic strip for knife storage rusted. Clean to remove or replace.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Lower level rear door with gaps at the bottom. Repair/install new door sweep.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Large amount of not in use items at lower level. Remove and clean the area.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Floors going to lower level soiled. Clean all properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 11, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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