South of the Clouds
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2022
64
Score
Public records show three inspections at South of the Clouds stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 27, 2022. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at South of the Clouds since Dec 27, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup obserbed inside of the large bag of ricec. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door upright Imperial freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Interior of the flip top cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Bck splash to the 6 top burner with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing shave no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no evidence of an equipment thermometer inside of the flip top cooler. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly trap observed hanging above clean equipement. Discontinue and remove fly traps during all operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup obserbed inside of the large bag of ricec. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door upright Imperial freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Interior of the flip top cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Bck splash to the 6 top burner with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing shave no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly trap observed hanging above clean equipement. Discontinue and remove fly traps during all operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no evidence of an equipment thermometer inside of the flip top cooler. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken fingers at 122F stored on the bottom shelf of a prep table in the service area. Per the employees they were prepared 30 min prior. Foods must be held at 135F or above orproperly cooled and held at 41F or below Placed in refrigeration to cool
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous products in kitchen including cut vegetables bean sprouts held in ambient temperatures at 51F. Per the employees on site the products were out less than 2 hours. products must be heals at 41F or below Corrected at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the low temperature dishwasher was in use with a chlorine level of 0ppm. After priming the machine numerous times and letting the machine run the chlorine tested at 50ppm Ensure proper sanitizer levels are maintained prior to use of the machine
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple raw products including chicken and pork storedabove RTE foods in refrigeration- Store foods properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee breaking eggs with bare hands- When the task was completed she rinsed her hands under water only and dried her hands on her pants Review proper handwashing procedures with all staff Soap and papertowels are available at the sink
590.002/2-301.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous RTE products in refrigeration with no labeling- Production/discard dates- Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equipment hung above the 3 bay sink with visible soils- Clean equipment properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees unable to provide a metal stem thermometer at the time of the inspection
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no PIC designated- Employees were unable to properly answer Food Safety questions A PIC must be designated when the CFPM is not available Multiple priority and priority foundation violations noted on inspection report
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of products with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous damp or soiled wiping cloths stored on the counters in the service area- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease and dust buildup on hood filters- Clean with proper frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door is not self closing- Evidence that the mechinism was removed- Replace
590.006/6-501.19-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment using cardboard in areas on shelves- discontinue
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was South of the Clouds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South of the Clouds on file is from Dec 27, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South of the Clouds?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at South of the Clouds.
How does South of the Clouds compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
South of the Clouds most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has South of the Clouds' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at South of the Clouds have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South of the Clouds means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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