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Le Bouchon

August 30, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MUSSELS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED OYSTERS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN WALK IN COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. ALSO OBSERVED NO RECORD OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. The identity of the source of SHELLSTOCK that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining SHELLSTOCK tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 14Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW RABBIT MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F IN PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 45F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 33
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR).
    code 37
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CHEF PREPARING AND PLATING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
    code 40
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 52
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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