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March 6, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 91F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE WASH TEMPERATURE MUST BE ABOVE 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRY CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE OVENS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS BEING USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PREVENT WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. • INADEQUATE NUMBER OF WASHROOMS PRESENT IN THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED WITH 3 WASHROOMS. UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM ONLY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM WITH A HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED A ROTTING WOOD BOARD COVERING A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND PROVIDE A COVER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEMENT FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT AND REFINISH FLOOR WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • REPLACE THE DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 28, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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