Topasio Restaurant

April 10, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings28
  • critical findings7

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Failed findings

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Soups are 120F. Reheated to 140F. Hot hold foods at 140F
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw beef eggs and seafood being stored over ready to eat foods. Discontinue and keep stored as discussed.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Staff washing hands in 3 bay sink. Discontinue and only use to clean utensils and equipment.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical
    Inspector note: Employee cutting lettuce with bare hands. Wash hands and use glovess when cutting ready to eat foods.
    code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: PIC not familiar with temperatures.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
    code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Shellstock ID
    code 01-3-202.18** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Tags & Records
    code 01-3-203.12** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings. Contact post control company .
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. Provide
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Shrimp out thawing at room temperature. Discontinue and thaw as discussed.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Bleach and other cleaning agents stored side by side with fresh produce. Discontinue and store in segregated areas. Part of the preparation area is directly under the heater which has an exposed back area. Discontinue placement of in use equipment or preparation being done in this area. Keep all food products covered during storage.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Spatulas being stored in between copper pipes and the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store as discussed.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Some food preparers not weaing any hair restraints. Corrected during interview.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Some cutting boards are heavily scorned. Replace
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Broken lid on freezer. Repair as needed.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: No drain boards or proper area to air dry large pans. Provide. Missing one drain plug. Replace
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Pre-Flushed Scrapped Soaked
    Inspector note: Utensils soaking in container under sink.
    code 18-4-603.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean lids on food containers [barrels] from old food particles. Clean inside and outside of refrigeration units from all visible soils. Clear outside of heating unit from dirt dust and debris. Clean all shelving under Prep tables from visible soils.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Store all clean pots and pans inverted during storage. Store spoons forks and knives in a clean and segregated area so handles are accesable to handle.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Re-use of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Original food containers such as feta cheese and sour cream buckets are being re-used. Discontinue and use food grade containers.
    code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floors throughout business from all visible soils.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    Inspector note: Missing ceiling tile above table. Replace.
    code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Clean walls in kitchen from all visible soils.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Soiled Linen Storage
    Inspector note: Soiled rags being stored in a bucket on the floor covered in old soils. Keep all soiled linen and rags in an enclosed container elevated off the floor.There is evidence of rodent droppings in this area.
    code 44-4-802/03.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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