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Avalon Bar & Grill
July 19, 2017 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings13
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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food received at unsafe tempscriticalOfficial wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep AreaInspector note: Observed all three exposed handsinks blocked with various cooking and food service utensils. Also observed the bar exposed handsink to be without soap and paper towels. Instructed facility that all exposed handsinks must be accessible at all times with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels. Facility removed all items during inspection and installed soap and paper towels at the bar handsink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper TemperatureInspector note: Observed the walk in cooler at a temperature of 52.7f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 6lbs of mashed potatoes at 51.2f, 1.5lbs of milk at 50.2f, 5lbs of lentil soup at 48.0f, 5lbs of chicken broth at 48.2f, 2lbs of yogurt at 48.7f, 1/2lb of cooked spinach at 50.0f, 3lbs of cream cheese at 50.1f, 1/2lb of salmon at 50.5f, 4lbs of hummus at 47.7f, 1/2lb of hardboiled eggs at 50.2f, 3lbs of cooked pasta at 48.9f, 2lbs of pizza sauce at 50.1f, 2lbs of chicken at 49.5f, 2lbs of turkey at 48.8f, 4lbs of cooked rice at 49.0f, 36lbs of cheese at 51.3f, and 16.5lbs of deli meats at 49.4f. Operator discarded and denatured said foods, valued at $225 (as stated by operator). Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially Hazardous Food Properly ThawedInspector note: Observed chicken and seafood thawing at room temperature in the prep area. (Items below 40f). Instructed facility that thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, or by another approved method- Under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or In a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Operator placed under running water at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: Observed small fly activity on site: 5 flies in kitchen, 10 flies in bar area, and 25 flies in the storage closet next to the women's washroom. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge CockInspector note: No chemical (chlorine) test kit on site for low temperature dish machine. Instructed facility to obtain, and maintain appropriate test kit (chlorine) on site. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: behind cooking equipment, on the walk in cooler floor, and in the bar area along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Instructed facility to store all items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed debris splattered on the wall above the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Observed a missing light shield above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed a leak under the sink in the closet near the women's washroom. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Observed the storage closet across from the men's washroom and the storage room next to the women's washroom to have clutter built up. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floor, and maintain.
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Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel WornInspector note: Observed foodhandler in the kitchen working without a hair restraint. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have hair restraints on.
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Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly StoredInspector note: Observed ice scoops stored directly in ice. Instructed facility to maintain in a separate and sanitary manner.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 26, 2016: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.
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