- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
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08/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Food stored on floor.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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1/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Food stored on floor.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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7/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, take out containers on shelf in kitchen.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, ware washing racks.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes, cooked corn and sauce.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
- High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw beef stored next to shredded cheese in walk in cooler.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler, raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, 3 compartment sink.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer / cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, sauce and potatoes .
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4/17/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved by pass through window.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fish walk in freezer
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, Raw beef stored next to butter
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef stored next to salsa in reach in cooler.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice
- Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of warewashing racks.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. take out containers on shelf in kitchen
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, salt bag
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, clear liquid
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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7/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, rice, by grill.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, over fryer.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, walk-in-cooler racks.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken stored next to raw beef , in walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken stored over cooked beef , in walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored, take-out containers on shelf over grill.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, sugar.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
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1/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, by mixer.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, rice.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, walk-in freezer door and frame.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink .
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, thank you bags used to store food.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
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9/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 3 door fliptop reachin cooler.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Baker scooping sugar bare handed.
- Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. No sanitizer used.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sauce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door fliptop reachin cooler.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauces in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind grill.
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5/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. None being used at 3 compartment sink.
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10/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in walkin cooler Corrected On Site by icing.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potato Corrected On Site by adjusting the temp.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 10/29/10.
- Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Storage of soiled untensils at front counter.
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. None being used at 3 compartment sink.
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10/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- Critical. Sanitizing concentration
- Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Critical. Current license properly displayed
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6/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Various foods in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Arepas, pork, empanadas in front display case.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bainmarie cooler on cook's line.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Red potatoes and onions stored outside uncovered and unprotected .
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. fish, sauce & pork in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sauce in walkin cooler and cooked bacon in kitchen Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bainmarie cooler on cook's line.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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12/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer .
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED QUATERNARY TEST PAPER.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Not all handles face the same direction.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Stainless steel cleaner. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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7/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/11/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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