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December 4, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT -MAIN BAR. -REAR PREP AREA -COOK LINE -2ND FLOOR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER AT SAUTE STATION: 55.2F, 2LBS OF WHITE CHEESE SAUCE, $12.00 49.7F, 1.5LBS OF COOKED ELBOW PASTA, $2.00 52.2F, 2.5LBS OF CRAB CAKES, $17.50 54.4F, 7LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE, $25.00 48.7F, 2LBS OF ROASTED TOMATOES, $30.00 47.6F, 1LB OF SAUTEED ONIONS, $1.00 47.7F, 2LB OF QUESI FRSOCO, $15.00 54.7F, 4LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, $10.00 54.7F, 1LB OF ROASTED BUTTER NUT SQUASH, $5.00 55.4F, 1LB OF QUINOA, $3.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 24LBS AT A VALUE OF $120.50 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11- OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS). COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. SERVICED ON SITE AND VIOLATION CORRECTED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111-OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AND NOTED 5 MORE RESTING ON BACK BAR SHELVING AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES RESTING ON GLASS SURFACE OF KITCHEN DISPLAY/OBSERVATION WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATED ACTIVITY, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 44
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.11-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • 6-201.11- OBSERVED GAPS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR TITLE IN -DISH WASHING AREA AND -COOK LINE AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RE GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on May 15, 2018: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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