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Bar Sotano
September 22, 2021 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
- failed findings11
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ARE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesInspector note: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED PLANTAINS FOUND IN A LARGE CONTAINER ON THE COUNTER AT 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PLANT FOOD THAT IS HEAT TREATED AND TCS MUST BE KEPT AT OR ABOVE 135 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF A TCS FOOD; FOUND A CONTAINER OF GARLIC IN OIL MIXTURE IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA AT 66.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED LAMB, COOKED POTATO, COOKED BEEF, AND GRILLED ONIONS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. 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.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR BAR REACH IN BEER COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: ONE OUT OF THE TWO SINKS IN THE LOWER LEVEL WOMENS RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING WATER REACHING 100 F; WATER AT 85 F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER REACHING 100F.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: FOUND OLD FOOD, PLASTIC, AND OTHER GARBAGE UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 21, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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