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Cozy Corner Restaurant

February 28, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING HIS FACE AND EAR AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND DRIED CLEAN DISHES FROM HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED ONE COOK WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP FOOD FROM SPATULA AND PUT ON CUSTOMER'S PLATE, A READY TO EAT FOOD. OTHER COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPING CUTTING BOARD/PREP STATION WITH USED LINENS WHICH IS BEEN USED OVER AND OVER,RETURNING TO HANDLE FOOD.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. DISCUSSED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WITH MANAGER AND OWNER. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
code 6Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,IN REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE.NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED.CUSTOMER ADVISORY PROVIDE BY THE SANITARIAN.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: OBSERVED MEAT AND OTHER FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LIDS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES,PANS ETC ON TOP EMPTY CARTON OF EGGS USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EGG CARTONS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WE OBSERVED LADLE FOR OIL ON TOP THE GRILL WITH HANDLE WRAPPED WITH BROKEN, DIRTY(BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE),OILY TAPE,WHICH THE COOKS CONSTANTLY USES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW LADLE. TAPE/DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER ARE STORED ON TOP SHELF NEXT TO MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SHELF OR RELOCATE CONTAINERS.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALLED AT NORTH SIDE OF KITCHEN/COOKING LINE.(EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS).MUST INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP,PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK.
code 38

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