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Irene's

September 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER ELECTRIC OVEN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER OVEN OR PROVIDE THAT THE OVEN IS 7.5 KILLOWATTS OR BELOW. • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 56

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