Einstein Bros Bagels

March 20, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 116.6F AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AND $10 OF SAUSAGE. ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    code 3Priority
  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING THE FLOOR, HANDLING MONEY, AND PREPARING SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TAKING OUT TRASH AND SLICING CANTALOUPE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS, AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
    code 6Priority
  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN SOUTH DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SLICED MELONS, SANDWICHES AND SOUP ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
    Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, AND SHELVING UNITS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
    code 35
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 15, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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