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Brasserie/ Pietisserie / Waldorf Room Service

June 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN STAFF CAFE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SELF SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE GARNISHING SPICES ON TO READY TO EAT MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS ON READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND STEAK AND GARNISHES ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 GALLONS OF MILK, 18 EGGS, 3 POUNDS OF POTATOES, AND 1/2 POUND COTTAGE CHEESE ($35) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED EGG YOLKS WITH A LABELED PREP DATE OF JUNE 12 2025. EGG YOLKS EXCEEDED 7 DAY DATE OF DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF DATE MARKED TCS FOODS AT THE END OF THE 7TH DATE. MANAGER DISPOSED OF 1 POUND OF EGG YOLKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 46 AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA WITH SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED STALL IN TOILET ROOM WITH MISSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR.
code 53

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 13, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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