First Slice Pie Cafe

December 6, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: Observed the walk in cooler at a temperature of 48.0f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use or remove tag. Instructed to repair and maintain cooler at or below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: Found foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 1/2lb of beef at 46.2f, 2 gallons of orange juice at 46.4f, 100lbs of cheese at 46.2f-49.1f, 1/2lb of duck at 46.2f, 4lbs of macaroni and cheese at 46.3f, 12 quarts of half and half at 48.0f, 8 dozen eggs at 47.2f, 10lbs of cooked rice at 47.4f, 10lbs of cooked pasta at 47.7f, 301 lbs of pork at 46.5f-48.7f, and 10lbs of potatoes at 48.4f. Operator discarded and denatured said items. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 3Priority
  • 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: Observed 25 mice droppings inside the closet where the furnace and water heater are located. Also observed the rear door to have a 1/4 inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to remove any pests, repair door so it is tight fitting, and recommended to have a licensed pest control provider service facility. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: Observed the outside dumpster closest to the facility unable to fully close lids due to trash overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are tight fitting and closed and trash is contained. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 19
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1950351, dated 8-15-16: Violation 30- "Observed prepackaged items at the front counter unlabeled. Instructed facility to label all items with name, ingredients, date, and location of production information and to maintain." Violation 32- "Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard near the rear exposed handsink by the drying rack and to maintain." Violation 35- "Observed exposed ventilation insulation above the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain." Violation 36- "Instructed facility to install light shields on the lights near the walk in cooler and three compartment sink end to end and to maintain." Violation 37- "Instructed facility to install and maintain a self closing device on the washroom door." Violation 38- "Observed the espresso machine draining into a bucket. Instructed facility to connect to a drain pipe and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed heavy ice accumulation in the stand up freezer near the entry way to the front service area. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain free of heavy ice accumulation.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed the cabinet under the espresso machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the top of the salamander to be dirty with food debris and grease. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor of the walk in cooler and the floor in the furnace closet. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed damaged floor tiles by the 3 door prep cooler near the Panini station. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed the exhaust hood (not the filters) to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling, fans, and fixtures on or near the ceiling in the dining area to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed the front pie display cooler draining into a bucket. Instructed facility to properly connect drain line to a floor drain and maintain.
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: Observed foodhandler working without hair restraint. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear hair restraints. Comply and maintain.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 15, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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