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Lior's Cafe

January 10, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. THE HANDLE FOR HOT WATER IS COMPLETELY STRIPPED NOT ALLOWING THE WATER TO BE TURNED ON AND OFF. THE WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM. NO OTHER HANDSINK AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER HAD SINK REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #10 • OBSERVED WATER CONNECTIONS FOR HANDSINK THAT WAS REMOVED FROM DISH WASHING AREA. HANDSINK MUST BE REINSTALLED FOR PROPER HANDLING OF CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REINSTALL HANDSINK AND SUPPLY WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. OBSERVED MINOR DISCOLORATION AND CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

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