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March 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE TAPE AT PIPE OF SAME.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.- PRE- COOKED CHICKEN AT 99.1F IN A BUSS PAN ON ROLLING CART.5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF- 121.3F.ON DISH STORAGE RACK.3LBS. SLICED GYROS-75.2F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.11LBS.$72.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN PHILLY MEAT AT 82.8F INSIDE OF SLIDING REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD AND PAPER SUPPLIES FROM FLOORS AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND CARRYOUT FOOD TRAYS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE TAPE COVERING HOLE IN TOILET ROOM. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596557 6/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 20, 2024: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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