Griddle 24

October 6, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    code 3Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED SAUSAGES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA ON THE GRIDDLE AT 76F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. FOUND 4 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED POTATOES TIGHTLY COVERED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 51F TO 56F. FOUND COOKED SAUSAGES AND CORNED BEEF HASH IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 45 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
    code 22
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    code 25
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: NOTED A LARGE (APPROXIMATELY 12 FT BY 12 FT) OPENING IN THE SOUTH FACING FRONT WALL OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER CONTAMINATION.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING FOOD (POTATOES, WHOLE FRUIT) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
    code 39
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOUND A MAJORITY OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 4, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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