Athena Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• 📄consumer advisory missing
  Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
  Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK LINKING ADVISORY TO MENU ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  code 25
• ⚠️Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
  Inspector note: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  code 48
• 🚻bathroom / plumbing issues
  Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
  Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. FOUND THE THIRD AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  code 51
• ⚠️Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
  Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  code 56
• ⚠️Previous Core Violation Corrected
  Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/19/2021 REPORT 2528280 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.12) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO COOLER UNIT ALONG HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
  code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 19, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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