The Purple Bean, 1315 W 7th St, Reno, NV - inspection findings and violations



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Name: THE PURPLE BEAN
Address: 1315 W 7th St, Reno, NV
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 2/5/2015
Score
99

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  • [1] Thermometers provided and conspicuous
    Observed thermometer missing from reach in fridge next to freezer and back freezer. Ensure all refrigeration and freezer units are stocked with a conspicuously placed thermometer in order to monitor unit temperature.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Hand sink clean and stocked. Restroom clean and stocked. Reach in freezer in front area @ 0F. Dairy fridge under espresso machine @ 30F. Dairy dates good. Sani buckets in use @ 100 ppm Chlorine. Three compartment sink not in use during inspection but facility uses same tabs for 3 compartment sink as sani buckets. Test strips on hand. Facility very clean and well kept.Facility cuts up and freezes fruit to be used for drinks. Glove use required by operator during this process. Ensure staff still washes hands prior to donning gloves.Ice machine clean.
2/5/2015Routine Inspection 1st99
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    All violations from 4/17/14 inspection have been corrected. *Per conversation with operator a permanent liner for shelves under powder flavor mix storage bins is planned as area was recently painted but paint is already peeling off.
5/2/2014Routine Reinspection 1st100
  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    Observed boxes of almond milk and soy milk stored on floor in dry storage. Store all food product at least 6 inches off floor to prevent potential cross contamination.
  • [1] Thermometers provided and conspicuous
    Observed both reach-in refrigerators without thermometers. Ensure all refrigerators and freezers have a thermometer for monitoring product temperature. Front unit temped @ 30F and back unit temped @ 40F.
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    Observed shelves under powder flavor mix storage bins where paint has worn away and bare wood is showing. These shelves also have old lines of caulk. Remove the old caulk as that surface may harbor bacteria and repaint the shelves to ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    General Notes: Handsink clean and stocked. *Towels had just ran out but were restocked during inspection. Ice machine clean and ice scoop storage good. Chlorine in sanitizer bucket @ 50ppm. 3 compartment sink in good condition. Reach-in freezers @ 7 F.Reach-in fridges @ 30F and 40F. Restrooms clean and stocked. Observed employee glove use while preparing fruit bags for later use.
4/17/2014Routine Inspection 1st96
  • [1] Single service: articles; storage; dispensing; used
    Store single service forks; knives and spoons with handles out to prevent potential contamination from customers. *Corrected on site*
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Hand sink stockedRefrigeration @ 40F or below*keep a thermometer readily available to ensure proper temperature-product rotates every two days or soFacility cleanThree compartment sink ok -sanitizer tabs used-test strips on siteProduct stored off floorIce scoop stored correctlyHand sink stocked*Reminded operator that hand sink needs to be used only for handwashing and any equipment (like blender) that is stored nearby must be protected from splash hazards.No sign of pestsRestroom stockedSanitizer bucket @ 200ppm quat-changed every 3 hours or when water is dirtyTest strips available
1/14/2013Routine Inspection 1st99
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    All violations from opening inspection on 12-08-2011 have been corrected All reach-in fridges <41FAll reach-in freezer <0FHandwashes clean and stocked Bathrooms clean and stockedIce scoop storage goodGeneral cleanliness - good
3/15/2012Routine Inspection 1st100
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    The shelves in the front area need to be replaced as the bottom of the shelves have exposed wood and are covered in food matter; need to be replaced with shelves that are smooth; easily cleanable and non-absorbentNeed to clean the sides of all the equipment in the front area as there is a build up of food matter on the side of the ice machine; the side of the counters and the small fridge
  • [1] Floors; constructed; drained; clean; good repair; covering installation; dustless cleaning methods
    Replace and repair all pitted or damaged floor tilesNeed to remove the square of carpet in the dry storage and replace flooring that is easily cleanable; smooth and non-absorbent
  • [1] Walls; ceilings: attached equipment constructed; good repair; clean surfaces; dustless cleaning methods
    All of the walls in the building besides the font seating area need to be cleaned and all holes or exposed wood needs to be sealed or repaired.Need to replace what wall coverings behind and on the sides of the three compartment sink as they are dirty and have visible mold growth; need to replace caulking and coving There are holes in the wall where fixtures come into the mop sink; these need to be sealedIn dry storage need to fix the counter under the coffee machine the side panel is coming off and is held together with duct tape
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    General Cleaning of all surfaces need to be done throughout the facility Only doing coffee; bagels and smoothies from pre-packaged frozen fruit Pastries are also purchased from a local store and are prepackagedFridges <40FFreezer <0FThermometers available in all fridges and freezersChlorine bucket @ 100ppmIce Scoop storage okBathroom clean and stockedDry storage - 6 in off ground Discussed employee illness and exclusion issues
12/8/2011Opening Inspection97

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