Cafe Di Scala, 644 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 - inspection findings and violations

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Name: CAFE DI SCALA
Address: 644 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515)244-1353
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 12/28/2012
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Inspection findings

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  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
    Observed onion soup and panna cotta that had exceeded 7 day requirement. Voluntarily discarded.
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
    Observed lights in pasta room not properly shielded.
  • PHF/TCS food that is cooked and cooled on premises is reheated within 2 hours to 165°F or above for 15 seconds for hot holding
    Observed onion soup and ragu not being properly re-heated for hot holding. Corrected on-site.
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observed raw seafood stored above ready-to-eat foods in main line make table cooler. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observed walls around walk-in cooler and window air conditioning unit not kept clean. Observed window sill area not kept clean.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observed thaw dates not being properly noted when items are pulled from freezer. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Posting of a valid license
    Observed most recent inspection report not displayed in view of customers.
  • Smoke free air act
    Observed no smoking signage not displayed at entrance. www.iowasmokefreeair.gov
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observed fan above main make line in kitchen not kept clean.
 12/28/2012Routine

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