Politan Row

August 1, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS VENDORS STATIONS IN THE FACILITY. MUST KEEP PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK, AND ORANGE MOLD LIKE SLIME/CREAMY SUBSTANCE MIXED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, REMOVE COLORED BUILDUP, FOOD AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 3 LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOM @82.4F, 3 LBS OF COUS COUS @76.0F, AND 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATO @ 81.0F, AND 3 LBS OF BROCCOLI SALAD @76.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL HOT FOOD ITEMS @ AT LEAST 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF COOKED NOODLES @55.4F AND 1 LB OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE @57.0F IN CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN THE "PIKO" VENDORS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID ITEMS REFRIGERATED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, EGG CURRY, MARINADES, POLITAN CRISPS,COOKED RICE, GUACAMOLE, HOUSE SAUCES, ETC) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS VENDOR STATION REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELING ON ALL REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
Time As A Public Health Control; Procedures & Records

Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COOKED MUSHROOMS, 2 LBS COUS COUS , 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES, AND BROCCOLI SALAD ON THE COUNTER OF "SMASHED RADISH" VENDOR STATION IN BOWLS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. NO TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY METHODS OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3-501.14 FOR FOOD THAT IS PREPARED, COOKED, AND REFRIGERATED BEFORE TIME IS USED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
code 24
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 22 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AND ON STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 11, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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