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Zaleng Thai Bar

August 2, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NOTED NO EASY TO ACCESS HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK OR RECONFIGURE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SO THAT HANDWASH SINK BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO COOK LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CREATED A WALK-WAY BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE FOR COOKS TO ACCESS HAND SINK.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: NOTED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR NEW ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: NOTED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: NOTED NO SPLASH GAURD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED RUSTED SHELVES ON RACKS OF WEST WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUST ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: NOTED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR THE AIR DRYING OF ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHWARE IN THE KITCHEN. • NOTED SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SELF-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF DRAINING SHELVING FOR WAREWASHING SINK OR DRAINBOARDS
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: NOTED LEAK AT SPOUT OF HANDWASH SINK AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED UNUSED DISHMACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS. • NOTED TRACKS ON DOORS FOR AC/HEATER AND WATER HEATER CLOSETS BROKEN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED EXPANDING FOAM AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS FOAM AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BEHING COOKING STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN, EVIDENCE OF LEAKS FROM CEILING ON THE WALLS ABOVE DISHMACHINE, NORTHEAST CORNER OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS AND LOW LIGHTING IN THE WASHROOM HALLS AND SERVICE HALL.
    code 56

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