Americano 1816

January 17, 2024 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM PREP SINK AND MUST USE SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION ONLY. • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE RUSTED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. • MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TINT FOIL INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PRERATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY DEEPFREYERS. MUST DATAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN BOTH FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Not Ready on November 28, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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