Topasio Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding Unit- Rice 105F Beans 107F. Unit turned off. PIC stated food placed there 45 minutes ago and placed it for re-heating to 165F (within 1 hour). Chicken Tamales placed at ambient temperature at the cooking line registered 102F. PIC stated they had been out for less than 1 hour and place them in the oven for reheatung to 165F (within 1 hour). Maintained all TCS food at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink not set up properly no sanitizer solution set up only detergent. PIC states that he warewashes later in the day. Set up three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing all the time (Wash Rinse Sanitize).
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding and proper warewashing. Ensure that all hand sinks are properly staffed all the time
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink near three bay sink without soap. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloth stored soiled on counters. Store properly in samitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Coleslaw being prepared at rinse bay of three bay sink while wash bay filled with detergent/water and soiled dishes. Discontinue. • Some bottled beverages stored on the floor near stairs going to lower level. Elevate 6 inches or above.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of freezer near cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink near three-bay sink without proper signage. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under stairs going to lower level with loose debris. Clean Properly
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
  code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 1, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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