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Bien Me Sabe Venezuelan Cafe & Restaurant

October 16, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE FRONT PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALL IN BASEMENT AREA, OBSERVED: TWO PREP TABLES (ONE STAINLESS SURFACE, THE OTHER WITH A HEAVY THICK CUTTING BOARD), USED SPICES, PAPER TOWELS, FLOUR RESIDUE ON TOP THE WOOD EDGE OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER ETC. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING, OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, USED SPICES, FLOUR ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. • 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: 2-301.14(A). OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS TALKING TO THE OTHER COOK SCRATCHING WITH HER PINKY FINGER HER HAIR LINE AT BACK OF THE NECK, THEN CONTINUED THE TASK OF HANDLING FOOD, CONTINUE TO COOK AND PUT IT ON PLATE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER; EMPLOYEES TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, GOING IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN WITH GLOVED HANDS, SWITCHING TASKS AND HANDLING FOOD. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEES WHEN GLOVES ARE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON HANDS. MANAGER ON SITE DEMONSTRATED TO EMPLOYEE HOW TO WASH HANDS AND PROPER GLOVE USAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010.
code 9Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11(A) (B) FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 25
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-904.13 (A) OBSERVED UTENSILS AND GLASSES ON TOP THE DINING TABLE NOT PROTECTED.TABLEWARE THAT IS SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY WRAPPED,COVERED OR INVERTED
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-202.16 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN NOT MAINTAINED. LEFT WHITE PANEL IS BROKEN WITH A PIECE OF PLASTIC PANEL HANGING, ALSO INSULATION IS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11.OBSERVED BROKEN GREASY ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA. IF BASEMENT IS USED FOR PREP AREA,FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE • 6-501.11 FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE WEST SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REPLACE SAID TILES. CHIPPED AND POROUS CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. 6-201.16(A).RAW WOOD PANELS(WITH EXCESS SPIDER WEBS) ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA(SAME BASEMENT).WALL AND CEILING COVERING MATERIALS SHALL BE ATTACHED SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE,OR REMOVE TABLES, OPENED SPICES,ETC.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
code 58

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