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El Souk Restaurant

November 15, 2012 · 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

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: (7-38-005A) FOUND A BIG BOWL OF COOKED CHICKEN, DATED 11/4/12, AT 56.2F (TOTAL WEIGHT=29 LBS.), IN THE FRONT COOLER (AIR TEMP=39.5F). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID FOOD. (TOTAL VALUE=$200.00)
    code 3Priority
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED & DUSTY BATHROOM VENT MUST BE LEPT CLEAN.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MUST PROVIDE.
    code 37

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 11, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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