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Caffe Baci

January 11, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings1

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Found several hand sinks inaccessible, being improperly used, or not maintained. Advised all sinks must be accessible and maintained at all times and hand sinks may only be used for washing hands. Found bar hand sink inaccessible. Found dishes and soda gun (soaking) inside sink, and no hot or cold water at hand sink when faucet handles turned to on position. Operator removed items from hand sink, and turned water on at plumbing, below hand sink. Found hand sink in front prep area with food debris and ice inside. Observed employees rinsing utensils in hand sink. Operator removed items and detail cleaned hand sink. Observed hand sink without soap/paper towels in kitchen on 2nd floor (soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser inoperable). Operator provided hand soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38
code 12Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1931832, dated 5/31/16: #35 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS ,OPENINGS AND GAPS ALONG UPPER AND LOWER WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL AREAS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS 1ST AND 2NDFL. #38 NO WATER AT MOP SINK ON 2ND FL MUST REPAIR. Must correct previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Found door to employee restroom without door knob. Must repair and maintain same. Found cardboard used as a floor mat and as compressor cover on cooler in front prep area 1st floor. Must remove. Must not use any porous materials. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Found dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in hallway. Must remove and santitize. Found bulk storage containers (for onions, potatoes, etc.) on 2nd floor with dirt accumulation. Must clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer in kitchen on 2nd floor. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed employees using hand sinks as prep sinks in the front prep area, and in coffee bar. Must install exposed, dedicated hand sinks in front prep area (behind counter / where pizzas and sandwiches area made) and in coffee bar. Must install exposed hand sink easily accessible to dish room (dish room has a sprayer sink and a dishwasher). Found bar 3 compartment sink with leak from right basin. Must repair and maintain same.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 31, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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