- Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters. Operator stated he plans to clean them tomorrow since establishment is closed on Wednesday.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Wooden board. Removed knives from crevices and set them on top of table. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken self closure. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle of cleaner next clean plates on triple sink. Removed by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Triple sink.
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10/07/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Hood pipes soiled with grease.
- Basic - Open employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef over juice
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken on top shelf in reach in cooler over beef
- Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. Milk opened Saturday per operator
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4/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Lysol wipes over spices **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hand sink front counter **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chl in bucket
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
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7/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hand sink faucet, front counter **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Arnela expired on 12-19-12 **Warning**
- Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
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5/20/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. 12-1-11, use gloves until this procedure is reviewed **Warning**
- Basic - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Must use gloves until bare hand contact is reviewed, got gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets, storage area **Warning**
- Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap at mop sink **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over beer **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. At triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hand sink faucet, front counter **Warning**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chl in bucket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Arnela expired on 12-19-12 **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer area **Warning**
- Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sink **Warning**
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3/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter handsink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handsink handles
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. salt bag Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. slight
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw ground beef, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm chlorine in bucket
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9/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. did it Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. dishes washed, rinsed and spray with sanitizer, gave 3 comp chart
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or spray bottle.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef in upright reach in cooler
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 300ppm chlorine in spray bottle
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear, device broken
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. handsink at front counter
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5/14/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. 8/27/09; reviewed now Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back reach-in cooler
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. expired employee
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over coke in reach-in cooler
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelf over 3 comp sink
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 22F in ice water Corrected On Site.
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12/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. towel in sink
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chl greater than 200 ppm
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6/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squirt bottles
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef, reach-in cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. water bottles, flour Repeat Violation.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. wood cutting board
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing dishes
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front
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12/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin at back
- Critical. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. adding soap an bleach together; explained them ; gave chart
- Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. soap by mop sink
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by mop sink
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5/27/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk in small cooler, gave time as a public health control
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw sausage in reach-in; raw chicken over ground beef
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ground beef over tomatoes in reach-in at back Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. pitas, approved AOP Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. chicken and beef containers in reach-in
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm bleach in sanitizer bucket
- Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. hot shot by mop sink
- Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
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8/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/7/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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