Phlour Bakery And Cafe

May 25, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Front prep cooler does not provide adequate refrigeration. Cooler has an ambient air temperature of 48.2F. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Must not use cooler until repaired and the CDPH has been contacted for tag removal. Critical Violation# 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: The following foods in the front prep cooler were found at improper temperatures of 44.6F-53.8F: 4.5# of sauerkraut, 4.5# of cheese, 9# of tuna salad, 1.5# of cut leafy greens, 1.5# of roast beef, 4.5# of mayo, 1# of turkey, and 1/2# of cut tomatoes. The foods have a total weight of 27# and a total value of $75. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. The facility corrected during inspection by voluntarily discarding these items. Critical violation# 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Found evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Facility basement had aprox 100 mouse droppings throughout. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Advised to contact pest control provider for further service to provide a pest free facility. Serious violation# 7-38-020
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: Facility provided only Quaternary test strips during time of inspection, the 3 compartment sink and the dish machine use a chlorine sanitize rinse at this time. Must provide appropriate test strips. Serious Violation# 7-38-030
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non food grade bags being used as food storage in the walk in cooler. Must provide.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remove.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor in basement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front prep area. Need detail cleaning. Floor under dish machine has accumulated food debris and standing water by the drain area. Must clean, and maintain area.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed walls in basement with raw wood, exposed brick, and large holes. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling in basement was missing in areas. Had exposed insulation, raw wood, peeling paint, and excess debris buildup. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Fan cover in reach in cooler of the front prep are had excess debris buildup, must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Condenser in walk in cooler has a fuzzy, black buildup on surface. Must remove buildup, clean, and maintain.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Shelves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has excess amounts of unnecessary articles and equipment throughout including: construction equipment, old food not for use, boxes of paperwork, and other various items. Must remove, organize, clean, and maintain. Personal items stored in food prep area. Must remove.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.
code 43

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