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Falafel Dream

June 27, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP DURING INSPECTION. • NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. • HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 10Priority
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH THANK YOU BAGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
    code 39
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SPOON STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE OF RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    code 43
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ALUMINUM PANS AND PLASTIC BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELF AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF MEAT CUTTING MACHINE, THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE INSIDE OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN BETWEEN USE. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER COOLERS, SHELVING, AND ON BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER. • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SANDALS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE OR PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
    code 56
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. SEE REPORT #2568549 DATED 12/15/2022 VIOLATION #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. #49 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 15, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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