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West Town Bakery

November 2, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 5 LBS COOKED PASTA WITH RED SAUCE @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 48.5F. SAID FOOD ITEM WAS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING THIS TIME VOLUNATRILY.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ON EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
code 58

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