Underdog Hot Chicken

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed fried chicken previously refrigerated placed under heating lamps and registering 61F. PIC stated it had been there for less than 1 hour and placed it for immediate re-cooking (deep-frying). Mantain all TCS foods at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper cold holding and proper usage of handsinks.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test kit for QUATs sanitizing solution used for wiping cloths. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed hand sink used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for hand washing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Large amount of droppings observed at storage area. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator. Clean the floors.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed container with raw chicken placed above produce. Separate properly. Observed open bag of rice at storage area. Place all bulk food items in enclosed commercial grade containers.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Bottom of walk-in unit soiled. Clean properly. Shelves at walk-in unit rusted. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Floors under warewashing areas and under shelves at storage area soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 14, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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