Indie Cafe

December 5, 2011 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINE FOR EQUIPMENT OR PIPING ON COOKS LINE. DIRTY BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR WOK LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS DIRTY UNDER SUSHI PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING IN SAME AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND KITCHEN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER WOK COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 34
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 2, 2011: 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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