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Brandy's Restaurant
January 25, 2017 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings13
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Found food at improper temperatures: in the steam table- 2lbs of cooked meatballs at 123.4f and 5lbs of cooked potatoes at 113.7f, in the prep area next to the flat top- 5lbs of cooked chicken at 96.2f, in the rear three door prep cooler- 10lbs of beef at 46.7f, 15lbs of lasagna at 45.3f, 10lbs of cheese at 46.1f, 120lbs of chicken at 48.0f, 10lbs of deli meat at 45.9f, 30lbs of cut greens at 47.2f, 12lbs of sauces (dressing and salsa) at 48.9f, 5lbs of pork at 44.9f, and 5lbs of sliced tomatoes at 47.1f. Operator discarded 229lbs of food with a stated value of $2000. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: Observed improper food storage: found raw beef stored above coleslaw in the front prep cooler, found eggs stored above beef in the walk in cooler, and found raw beef stored above vegetables in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all foods in order of final cooking temperature with the highest final temperature stored on the bottom and the lowest stored on top. Correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially Hazardous Food Properly ThawedInspector note: Observed 7 boxes of frozen French fries in the prep area set out to thaw before cooking during the lunch rush as stated by owner. (Fries still at proper temperature.) Instructed facility that all potentially hazardous foods must remain at 40f or below or 140f or above until they are to be immediately cooked or prepared. Operator stored said fries in cooler during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers CoveredInspector note: Observed the outside waste grease receptacle to have heavy grease accumulation on the top and on the ground surrounding it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain to help prevent pest harborage. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: Observed prepared foods not labeled throughout. Instructed facility to label and maintain. Observed desserts prepacked for customers to grab and go that are unlabeled. Instructed facility to label any prepackaged food for customers grab and go with name of contents, ingredients, date, allergens, and where it was produced and to maintain.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: Observed knife stored between a prep table and cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to store all utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner and to maintain
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed the large, white, square cutting board in the front prep area to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to clean/repair or replace and maintain.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Observed the drain pipe and compartment below the front exposed handsink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the knife rack at the front prep area to be have dirt and food debris accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the shelf directly above the steam table to have dirt and food debris accumulated on the underside of it. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed the floors not maintained in various areas: in the boiler room found dirt and debris on floors, in the front prep area found dirt built up under floor mats and equipment and along wall bases, in the rear prep area found dirt accumulated along wall bases, in the soda room found dirt, debris, and syrup on the floors, and in the rear electrical closet found debris and clutter in the closet on floor. Instructed facility to clean all areas routinely and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed a small leak at the base of the neck of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And ConspicuousInspector note: Observed the small coke cooler used for dessert item storage without a thermometer. Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer.
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Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly StoredInspector note: Observed washcloths stored on counters and tables throughout. Instructed facility to store all washcloths in approved sanitizer and maintain.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on July 19, 2016: 13 findings appeared for the first time.
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