Hotchocolate

June 26, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE DRINIKING WATER FROM A OPEN PLASTIC CONTAINER .MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER/LID FOR DRINKING.
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON ,PLACING THEM IN A DISH RACK AND SLIDE THE CLEAN ONES OUT OF DISH MACHINE AND PUT THEM AWAY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON.MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. COLE SLAW 56.3F,1LB. COOKED MUSHROOMS 60.8F,1LB. COOKED PASTA 51.1F,1LB. ARUGULAR YOURT 54.9F,1/2DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.8F,1.5LBS. RAW SHRIMP 49.5F,1LB. RAW CHICKEN 48.0F,3/4LB. CHOPPED BOILED EGGS 46.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6.34LBS.$13.70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 56.7F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES USED BY MALE DISH WASHER.DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT COULD BE A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAUCETS AT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT & COMPRESSOR UNIT,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER,DISH RACKS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND LINES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS/DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. • MUST SEAL UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER TOP.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261391 2/1/19 #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO FOOD COUNTER AND AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.#44-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ROLLING CARTS,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.#55-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#58-OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 1, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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