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Cubby Bear Lounge

July 15, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68F - 74F LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN (52.0 F),SLICED TOMATOES (53.7 F),CHEESE MIXTURE (46.2 F),SLICED CHEESE (CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA, PEPPER JACK, SWISS, PARMESEAN, BLUE CHEESE,PROVOLONE 48.2-63.0F),BRATS(60.7 F),HOT DOGS (53.2 F), ITALIAN BEEF MEAT(50.3 F),BRISKET(50.0 F),S SHREDDED LETTUCE(43.0 F) (. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.5LBS $180 WORTH OF FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. (PRIORITY 7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (47.3 F AND 50.0 F)DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT'S REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLERS NOW AT 41F
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS OF THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
code 37
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE(RUBBER FLAT EDGE SPATULAS) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 44
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS NO LONGER IN USE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 25, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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