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Thomas Coffee Shop

March 14, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 83.3F, 82.0F, 69.0F, 80.0F AND 89.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BLEACH AND SOAP STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO PACKAGED CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER MOVED CHEMICALS DURING INSPECTION.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. DROPPINGS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER DURING INSPECTION.
code 43
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER STRIPS OR DISH WASHING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 21, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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