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The Gage

May 24, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 20 LBS OF BLACK BEAN SOUP STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT 58.3F IN WALK-IN COOLER, CONTAINER PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $25. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND BOTH LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINES AT BAR WITH NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, MACHINES BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. BOTH MACHINES ARE TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
code 8Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON UNDER PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES AT KITCHEN CEILING MISSING A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OPEN CONTAINERS OF EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY OR PROVIDE LIDS.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, ALSO COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 4, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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