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January 29, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in walk in cooler: 50.1f, 4lbs of sweet potato puree, at a value of $10.00: Date: 1/26/18 48.7f, 5lbs beef a au jus/stock, at a value of $50.00: Date: 1/26/18 46.7f, 25lbs of aigo/garlic stock, at a value of $5.00 At time of inspection air temperature of walk in cooler was 39.9f. Manager stated total weight of 34 lbs at approximately value of $65.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
    code 3Priority
  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
    Inspector note: Observed food handler touching seared fish/trout dish at front cook line with bare hand contact. Also observed food handler touching thai chicken sandwich with hands, at time of inspection. Instructed manager no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods use tongs, gloves or utensils to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-010 (a)
    code 6Priority
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed raw wood cage structure in basement dry storage area, across from office and in rear near beverage room. Also observed unfinished drywall/plastered ceiling in rear area adjacent to dry storage area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed dust accumulation on light shield above cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed cracked light shield throughout cook line area on main floor. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed slightly slow draining exposed hand sink at front bar area. Instructed manager to repair slow drain. Maintain at all times.
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: Observed food handler with no hair restraint at front cook line. Instructed manager to provide and ensure all food handlers wear proper hair restraints when prepping and serving foods.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 31, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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