Lb Bistro & Patisserie

August 17, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PARLOR WITH PINK/YELLOW BUILDUP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DRIPPING ON TO ICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF VARIETY (TURKEY BEEF, PORK) SLICED DELI MEAT RANGING BETWEEN 47.0F- AND 56.4F, 2.5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP @55.1F BOTH LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER,3 LB SLICED HEILOOM TOMATOES @58.4F,3.5 LBS HERB MAYO @68.1F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER OF MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT INSPECTION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION'S LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS ON FLOORS, UNDER AND ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BAIT STATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE ...COVERED AND TAMPER RESISTANT AND IN PLACE BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE WASHED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS AND COOKWARE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON PREMISE OF A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN SOAPSTORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN CRAWLING AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND ON WALLS. NOTED 10 LARGE RODENTS DROPPING IN SAID AREA AS WELL AS THE SILVER ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DOCK AREA OUTSIDE SERVICE ELEVATORS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 SMALL AND MEDIUM BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE SILVER ROOM STORAGE SPACE, NEAR ALL DRAINS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED EQUIPMENT, CEILINGS, IN USE PREP TABLES AND CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTOL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED DEAD X-LARGE RAT INSIDE OF SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET (ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA) ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELF AND LOCKED GATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. RODENT WAS REMOVED DURING THIS TIME.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN WASH GUAGE AND UNABLE TO MEASURE WASHING TEMPERATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY AND PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BAKERY SECTION OF MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE, ROLLING CARTS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND NEAR RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN HALLWAY OF DISH ROOM ON 5TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
code 56

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Compared with Pass on April 11, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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