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Best Sub Incorporated

February 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE PAN AND PROCEED TO USE PAN WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. THE MANAGER SET UP SANITIZER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE, AND 1 POUND TZATZIKI SAUCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL. TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN PLUG DOES NOT FIT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATELY SIZED DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NEAR THE GRIDDLE AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
code 58

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