The Red Cat, 2901 South 2nd Avenue #120, Birmingham, AL 35233 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Red Cat
Address: 2901 South 2nd Avenue #120, Birmingham, AL 35233
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Apr 26, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

90

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
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  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Properly labeled; Original container. Records. Code, date, outdated
  • Warewashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated. Accurate thermometers, Chemical test papers.
Aug 22, 2011 96
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • Thermometers provided, accurate, conspicuous.
Dec 22, 2011 95
  • Hands clean; properly washed. No bare hand contact; approved alternative. No eating, drinking, tobacco use.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
Apr 26, 2012 90

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 22, 2011

3-302.12 Label all food or ingredients that are not in the original package with the common name of the food.
Unlabeled containers of vanilla powder and honey.
4-601.11 Clean shelves and bottoms of refrigerator and freezer.
4-602.12 Clean food contact cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.
Clean the panini grill.
4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.
Clean the storage shelves.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door.
Large 2 door reachin cooler door gasket needs replacing.
4-501.14 Clean the 3 compartment sink.

I discussed the Alabama Seafood labeling Law with both of the owners, Kirk Sumers and Erin Isbell. At this time the establishment does not serve seafood.

Dec 22, 2011

4-502.11 Calibrate thermometers according to manufacturer specifications as often as necessary to ensure accuracy.
2 Metal stemmed food thermometers for taking food temperatures were not calibrated.
4-602.12 Clean food contact cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.
Clean the panini grill.
4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.
Clean the storage shelves.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door.
Large 2 door reachin cooler door gasket needs replacing.
6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks.
No soap at kitchen hand sink. COS

Apr 26, 2012

2-401.11 Store personal drinks below and away from food, utensils, equipment, linens, and unwrapped single service/single use articles./ 2 areas employee personal drinks were improperly stored, discusssed designated area for drinks with workers/ COS drinks were removed, surfaces washed , rinsed, and sanitized
3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below./ On customer self serve condiment bar half n half 67F/ COS the carafe of half n half was voluntarily discarded

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