Argo Tea (T2/E5)

December 20, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: Observed the 1 door cooler near the ice bin not maintaining a proper temperature: found an internal temperature of 77.3f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use until tag is removed by CDPH. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 2Priority
  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
    Inspector note: Observed the water temperature throughout facility at 68.7f upon arrival. Instructed facility to maintain hot water at all times. Facility restored during inspection to a temperature of 121.5f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    code 9Priority
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1960708, dated 9-19-16: Violation 32- "Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard between the dumpsink and the ice bin." Violation 33- "Observed countertops with food debris and dirt throughout: behind equipment and ovens and around the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under and around equipment, in dining area, and under sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed the top of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt and debris in the prep cooler refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris encrusted on the interior of the Jetwave oven. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 33

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 19, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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