ARTISTA RESTAURANT Inspection – October 12, 2023

High Priority 3

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High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes, in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen.

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the preparation area observed cut lettuce (49F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding), in ice, as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee added more ice to rapidly cool down the food.

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit located in the front counter cheese, beef empanadas (109-122F – Hot Holding), as per owner/manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

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Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in the kitchen

Basic 2

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Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled

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Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse, cardigan stored in the food storage shelves.

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