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Bai Cafe

October 29, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: INADEQUATE DISH WASHING/SANITIZING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE USING A BUS PAN WITH SOAPY WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND NOT SANITIZING RINSED DISHES. NO BLEACH OR SANITIZER ON PREMISES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION AND PURCHASED BLEACH. DEMONSTRATED PROPER METHOD TO SET SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MANAGEMENT ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION AFTER BEING TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF 2DOOR COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER OFF PREMISES(I.E., UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING NEXT TO ICE CREAM FRREZER BOX UNIT AND UNCONNECTED DISHWASHING MACHINE NEXT TO PLASMA FLAT SCREEN TV AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
code 41
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA USING THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WASHROOM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CUSTOMERS.
code 44

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 28, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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