La Gondola

September 11, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED DISHROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) • NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE WASHING SINK BY THE PIZZA AREA. UPON MY REQUEST, THE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 53.6F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 64.9F; CUT GREEN LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 64.9F.FRESH BURRATA AT TEMP OF 52.5F; FRESH MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 64.9F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7, VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDES CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(STEAKS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: PREP COOLER AT EAST WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT AIR TEMP OF 64.3F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: FRESH MOZZARELLA. DICED TOMATOES, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
code 33
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND SHELF. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: SINGLE SERVINGS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED: INVERT OR WRAP THE PART THAT TOUCHES FOODS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REPLACE. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. • SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: THE TOILET WATER TANK COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED.REPLACE. • BROKEN AND DIRTY GRIME DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED CLEANED, SANITIZED OR REMOVED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM MUST BE REGROUT. THE BROKEN WALL COVERED WITH PIECES OF WOOD IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 19, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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