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2902 12th Ave S Nashville, TN 37204

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

April 12, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 72 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

7: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(a)1.(ii) Employees seen prepping vegetables without barriers. CA: discussed with PIC on no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

8: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(e)1.(i) Employee Filling water pitcher at hand sink. CA: discussed with PIC to only use hand sinks for washing hands.

8: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(a) No paper towels available at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. CA: paper towels placed at hand sink.

13: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Raw shell Eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in reach-in fridge. CA: eggs moved to bottom shelf

13: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Raw lamb stored above ready-to-eat foods in prep cooler. CA: moved to bottom shelf

13: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Raw meat being prepped on same table as tomatoes being sliced. CA: discussed with PIC, trained employees on proper separation of work areas.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Hummus @ 49, falafel @ 55 in prep cooler. CA: added to ice baths in prep cooler

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Fries @ 48. CA: Discussed with PIC proper TPHC policy, TPHC policy added.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Garbanzo beans in prep cooler @ 44 F. CA: discarded

21: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Foods stored in prep cooler more than 24 hours without date marking. CA: date markings added.

26: 1200-23-01-.07(1) Unlabeled chemical bottles outside shed outside. CA: bottles were labeled.

26: 1200-23-01-.07(2)(a) Chemical spray bottle stored on prep table. CA: chemical bottle removed.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Personal drink stored in prep areas.

42: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Clean cutting boards stored on top of mop sink, under bug lamp.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Ice machine dirty inside.

49: 1200-23-01-.05(2) Hose at 3 compartment sink hangs lower than rim.

50: 1200-23-01-.05(4)(c) Wastewater leaking from under 3 compartment sink.

Additional Comments

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Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
49 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observations
OUT
50 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
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