Durum Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ❓food from a questionable sourcecritical
  Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
  Inspector note: Observed no exposed hand washing sink in front food preparation area that was recently added to facility. Exposed hand washing sink in the dish washing area has been removed. Manager instructed to install a hand sink in front area and re-install the hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Critical violation 7-38-030.
  code 11Priority
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: Observed prepackaged beverages and deserts without any labels in the front customer self service cooler. Instructed must label all prepackaged, self service items with proper label that includes: item name, business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain same.
  code 30
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Observed raw wood under front cold holding unit. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
  code 32
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: Observed boxes being stored directly on the floor of the walk in freezer. Must remove. Observed several items stored directly on floor under steam table/cold holding unit in front prep area. Must remove. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same. Observed very large difference in level of the floor tile and the drains and grease trap. Must raise drain covers and grease trap in the floor to make floor even, to prevent water and debris from falling into gaps. All floors must be even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Observe 2 small holes in walls in rear of kitchen, across from 3 compartment sink. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
  code 35
• ⚠️Food Handler Requirements Met
  Inspector note: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.
  code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 6, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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