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Babylon Bistro

November 2, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WHERE BEVERAGES WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE OF MOP SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOLER. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL AT KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY CAULK AND SEAL. • OBSERVED GAPS AND FLAKING MATERIAL IN CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND DUCT. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 7/8/2021, REPORT #2522469. #48-OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED AND CLEANED ITEMS THAT MAY ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MUST BE PROVIDED FOR NECESSARY UTENSIL HOLDING BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING. #55-OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (DRINK COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE). MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 8, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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