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Spoko/Ella's Bbq

June 12, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) • NO SOAP PROVIDE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
Proper Reheating Procedures For Hot Holding

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED BRISKET BEING REHEATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP LID OF ANOTHER FOOD(PULLED PORK). MANAGER STATED THAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF REHEATING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD ON STOVE TOP TO 165F PRIOR TO STORE FOOD AT HOT HOLD UNIT. HOT HOLD UNIT IS TO HOLD FOOD AT 135F AND ABOVE NOT TO REHEAT FOOD. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND COOKED BRISKET INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT TEMP OF 51F TO 57.SF.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 2,VALUE $7. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
code 21
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BRISKETS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 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,HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
code 25
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • NO SHELVES PROVIDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SHELVES AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, SLICER AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: RUST ON LID OF EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: LID IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY THE MEAT SLICER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 25, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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