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Gene's Bistro/Big Bowl/Tall Boy

July 13, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IN GENE'S BISTRO. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION • NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN TALLBOY PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED • HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT GENE'S BISTRO NOT ACESSIBLE, USING AS A DUMP SINK, ICE AND DEBRIS IN SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND CLEAR AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION
code 10Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE PAST THE USE BY DATE: 2 TRAYS OF COOKED CHICKEN (DISCARD DATE 7/7/22) AND 2 TRAYS OF COOKED SPAGHETTI DISCARD DATE OF 7/7/22 ). ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 23
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ALL LIQUOR STORAGE/DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGH OUT BAR AND ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLBASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS/GRIME. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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