Senza Italian Kitchen

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed 1 dead cockroach in trap. [CA] Eliminate pests and recommend working with professional pest control. NOTE: Observed rodent droppings room with the water heater. The other items present in the room with the water heater are for a restaurant upstairs.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

Menu lacks consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw ground meat thawing in a container of standing water. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat/drink food such as milk. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

Lack of 6" hood overhang. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Liquid waste line from ice machine is dripping directly onto the ground. PIC stated that the ice machine liquid discharge line is plumbed to drain into the floor sink on the other side of the wall, but was moved recently and could have possibly caused the leak. [CA] Repair leak and maintain in good condition.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

On the counter-top outside of the hood, observed an unapproved counter-top fryer in operation. [CA] Ensure all cooking equipment is approved and stored underneath the hood with proper fire suppression installed.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the storage racks and food debris accumulation on the floors to the left of the 2 tier oven. [CA] Ensure facility floors and equipment are frequently cleaned and maintained to prevent harborage of vermin.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.