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Lolas Coney Island

October 2, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AFTER WASHING AND RINSING THEM IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SANITIZER WAS NOT SET UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE EMPLOYEE SET THE DISHES ON THE DISH RACK TO DRY AFTER WASHING AND RINSING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED 7 HOT DOGS ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 117F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 47F, HAMBURGERS AT 47F, POLISH DOGS AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F, MAYO AT 49F, AND FETA CHEESE AT 48F. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN TENDERS STORED NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587062 ON 12/15/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 15, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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