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June 21, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS. • NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (JUICE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN INSTALLED AT LOCATION. • NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE WAITERS STATION BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) • NOTED HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A STRAINER INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS.
code 10Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
code 13Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- PORK BELLY 52F, PROK 48.5F, CHICKEN (53.4F/49.1F)CHORIZO 50.0F, CHOPPED LETTUCE (51.6F/44.1F), BEANS 45.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER (DRAWERS) AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE HOT LINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR AN IREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE AND BASE OF THE HAND WASH SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND SLIME.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF ALL THE EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 23, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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