Underdog Hot Chicken

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• 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 Lambs- Chicken Wings 101F Chicken Tenders 98F French Fries 93F. PIC stated they have been out less than 1 hour and place them for immediate re-heating (deep frying) at above 165F. Mantain all TCFs at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding and pest activity monitoring.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed large amount of droppings near bulk food storage area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: The current certified employee works no longer at the establishment. Provide 1 full- time employee or two part- time with a CFPM certificate and an Allergen Awarness Certificate (under the same name).
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed boxes with food items stored on the floor in side the walk-in unit. Elevate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Boxes with single use take-out container stored on the floor at the storage area. Elevate properly.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at prep area with cold water faucet out of order. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Grease container at the rear exterior soiled . Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under the storage shelves soiled. Clean proeprly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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