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Health Inspections: 7 Eateries Rated 'Good'; 1 Rated 'Fair'
In the most recent Health Department inspections, seven restaurants were given a "Good" rating and one received a "Fair" rating.
In the most recently released health code inspection reports by the Darien Health Department, three eating establishments in town scored "Good," and one was deemed "Fair."
The following list shows what scores local food-serving establishments received under the state scoring system ("state rating," in which 1-4 points are deducted for each violation, with 100 being a perfect score) from Darien Health Department inspectors.
The Health Department also gives a rating under the Darien system ("Darien rating," in which a "Good," "Fair," or "Poor" is given to restaurants that pass inspections). Also shown below are the inspection date and comments by the inspectors as noted in inspection reports. The comments, which each refer to a numbered list of state inspection elements (here omitted), are separated by semicolons (";"). Occasionally an inspector will make general comments at the end of the report.
These reports are listed in chronological order by date:
- Third Rail, 22 Center St. -- Nov. 8
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Sanitizing concentrate not adequate (kitchen), one adequate, one not adequate; granulars not labeled, not in original container; scoop handle submerged in flour; gasket on freezer door in disrepair; floor in walk-in cooler in disrepair; good job! all temps good; a lot of violations corrected from last inspection; floor in walk-in still needs attention; consumer advisory is now on menus."
- Good to Go at Equinox, 72 Heights Rd. -- Oct. 28
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Plant left in handwash sink (corrected); ice scoop stored on drain boards next to ice machine (corrected); eggs stored over RTE [ready-to-eat] foods in bain marie; no visible thermometer in bain marie or reach in, display case; cuttin board near juicer grooved and unclean; fruits left uncovered in reach-in (service area)"
- Cesco's Trattoria, 22 Old Kings Hwy N. -- Nov. 1
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "pre-set tableware not protected; back door open; serving plates not stored inverted (kitchen); ice scoop not properly stored (storage area); dripping condensate in walk-in cooler; knife not properly stored (wedged between bain marie top); various food not protected during storage (uncovered); spoons/forks not stored inverted (coffee station)."
- Bash, 7 Tokeneke Rd. -- Nov. 1
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Mixing bowls not stored inverted (kitchen); salads not covered (walk-in)"
- Michael Joseph's Catering, 1405 Post Rd. -- Nov. 1
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Dust buildup on fans in walk-in cooler; single use containers not stored inverted; knives not properly stored between use; grease buildup on hood filters"
- Darien Doughnut, 370 Heights Rd. -- Oct. 28
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "No waste basket at hand sink in ware-wash area; interior of reach-in freezer unclean; dustless sweeping method not used; sanitizing solution concentrate not sufficient in bucket."
- The New Beijing, 5 Tokeneke Rd. -- Oct. 28
Darien rating: Fair
Inspector's remarks: "No paper towels at hand sink (warewash and kitchen); interior of reach-in freezer unclean; foods not covered in reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler; granulars not labeled/not in original container; wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer between use; mixing bowls not stored inverted; cardboard used on shelves in bain marie; cutting board on bain marie grooved and unclean."
- Darien Social, 10 Center St. -- Oct. 28
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "No paper towels at hand sink (ware wash); granulars not labeled, not in original container (storage -- dry); french fries uncovered in walk-in; back door open; pre-set tableware not protected; ice scoop not properly stored at bar (handle in ice); wiping cloths at bar not stored in sanitizer between uses; all temps good; clearn establishment."
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