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Lou Mitchell's

June 22, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, SAUSAGE, COLESLAW, GRAVY, COOKED SPINACH, CHOPPED TOMATOES, AND COOKED TURKEY) STORED IN TWO WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS TO INDICATE WHAT DATE FOOD ITEM IS TO BE USED OR CONSUMED BY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN STEAK IN TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD HANDLER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION BY RUNNING THE WATER ON THE STEAK DURING THE INSPECTION.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. VISORS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER WHERE CUT MELON IS STORED BEHIND THE WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
code 47

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Compared with Pass on August 3, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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