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Original Pancake House

April 3, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN DISHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING, A LONG MOBILE CART FULL WITH FLOOR RUBBER MATS AT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKING THE PASSAGE FROM DISHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK, IN FRONT OF SAID SINK TWO YELLOW MOP BUCKETS. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER ON DUTY REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS, SAID SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP,ETC INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CUT BREAKFAST SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 61.9F. ALSO FOUND 26 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE AT TEMP OF 52.2F TO 53F. COLD TCS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 POUNDS. VALUE 15 . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
code 25
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR CAUSE
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: INSIDE AREA WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE UNIT AND CEMENT FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 54

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 13, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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