Topo Gigio Ristorante

August 23, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED FOR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED. • HANDSINK MISSING ON THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA AND MAIN COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS SO THAT IT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKLINE AND DISH AREA. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED. • A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
code 10Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW EGSS STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT PASTA IN THE 2DOOR STAND UP COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN----- AND-----RAW FISH STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. READY-TO-EAT FOODS MUST BE PLACED ABOVE RAW SEAFOOD/EGSS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ASTERISK STAR FOR RAW FOOD ON MENU (CAESAR SALAD DRESSING THAT CONTAINS RAW EGGS). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDOOR BAR NEAR ENTRANCE NOT ENCLOSED WHICH ALLOWS FOR OUTDOOR ELEMENTS AND PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR BAR SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE. • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 250 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT ALL FACILITY (2ND FLOOR BAR/KITCHEN, BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA/BAR, ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA, AND OUTDOOR BAR). FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY USING PROPER LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED COMMERICIAL PACKAGED DRINKS STORED ON THE GOURND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR BAR. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND. • LINENS USED AS NAPKINS FOR CUSTOMER TABLES IS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS COOKED VEGETABLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE LINENS THAT IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN INTERNAL CHEST FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT NEAR DRY STORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR KTICHEN AREA, BASEMENT, AND 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST SEAL/CAULK GAP OPENINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY
code 55

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Compared with Pass on May 10, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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