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Macaroni Grill (T3-K2)
October 27, 2021 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
- failed findings9
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING COOKED SLICED SAUSAGES AT PREP LINE COOLER WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE-HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LEAFY CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE AT 61.2F-62.4F INSIDE THE 5 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND COOKED SLICED SAUSAGES AT 48.2 F INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: FOUND THE FRONT 5 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN USE WITH TCS FOODS (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.2 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA AND AT BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP CHEESECAKE DESSERT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BREAD WARMER UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on May 7, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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