Savanna Restaurant

April 17, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORING FOOD THEY WERE CONSUMING ON DISH DRYINGRACK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY CONSUME MEALS IN DESIGNATED AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT.
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOKSLINE COOLER: LLOPINGUNO (POTATO) 48 F, SLICED TOMATOES 57.4 F, LEAFY GREENS 46 F, SLICED CUCUMBER 53.2 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $14 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RED PEPPERS DATED 4-03-25, POACHED EGGS DATED 5/08-5/14, STRAWBERRY COMP 4/9-4/16, BLUEBERRY COMP 4/9-4/16, SWEET CREAM 4/7-4/14, GIARDINIERA PEPPERS 7-22-24, SRIRACHA AIOLI 11/29-12/10, CHIMICHCHURRI 2/27-3/6, LLOPINGUNO (POTATO) 3/28-4/3, COOKED BACON 4/8-4/15) IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED DISCARD ON DESIGNATED DATE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS VALUED AT $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
code 37
Washing Fruits & Vegetables

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSING WHOLE PINEAPPLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK.
code 42
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE COOLERS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDIND AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF COOKSLINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING UP PART OF CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. NOTED STACKS OF ITEMS SOUTH OF STAIRWAY FROM KITCHEN, LADDERS, WOOD AND PIPES IN GANGWAY, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNICE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND MAINTAIN CLEAR GROUND AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 23, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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