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Topo Gigio Ristorante
August 12, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings11
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructioncriticalInspector note: 3-202.18 (A)NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. ALSO NOTED CONTAINER OF CLAMS AT SAME WITH MULTIPLE TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. ALSO THERE SHOULD BE ONLY ONE TAG PER CONTAINER.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco UseInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAILLY CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: NOTED TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND NO DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE INSIDE BAR AND OUTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: NOTED CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE AND INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER. • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BARS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & Waste Water Properly DisposedInspector note: NOTED WASTE WATER COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPPED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENCE. MANAGER STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE HEAVY RAINS. INSTRUCTED TO BLOCK AREA AND BRING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO THE FIRST FLOOR INSTRUTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS: ..MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ..MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENRY POINTS FOR RODENT AND REPALCE MISSING TILE ALSO WHER EVER NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BARS AND WHERE RAT DROPPING WERE FOUND.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 28, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.
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