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October 9, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-205.11(B) OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT COFFEE STATION WITH EXCESS COFFEE STAINS DUE TO SINK IS USED ALSO HAS A DUMP SINK FOR COFFEE. HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED • 5-203.11(A) OBSERVED REAR AREA STORAGE WITH A LARGE DOUGH MIXER ,WHICH IS IN USE(FLOUR AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ON UNIT).NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT AREA MENTIONED.AN HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID AREA FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(A)SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 EACH CONTAINERS OF 32oz ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 52F; 1 EACH OF 3/4 GALLON OF MILK AT TEMP OF 52.9F; 1/2 BOTTLE OF CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.8F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS VALUE . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS -
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 52.2F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:MILK,ORANGE JUICE ETC. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-307.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, AWKWARD FOR HAND WASHING, WHEN IN USE WATER SPLASHED WITH POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINATION.SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE HAND WASHING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-202.12 METAL BASE UNDER TWO ELECTRICAL BURNER STOVE NOT COMPLETELY COVER SAID BASE, INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SO THE BASE COVERS THE ENTIRE SURFACE AND EASY TO TO CLEAN
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-203.13(A)NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK,MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 5-402.13 WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET OR RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINKS,WITH MECHANICAL DRAIN AT SAID SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-504.111 FOUND OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED NORTH SIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE LIDS ARE BROKEN/CURVE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.17(A) FANS ON CEILING ARE EXTREMELY DUSTY IN DINING ROOM,FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN • 6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE MATS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR AREA AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM,AND STORAGE • 6-201.11 HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, AND CORNERS(THROUGHOUT),MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 END CAPS ARE MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
code 58

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