- Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Front and back
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under the 3 compartment sink
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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11/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Front counter
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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5/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. Front counter
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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11/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in cooler
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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4/12/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restrooms
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Stoves
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Around the 3 compartment sink in front area
- Observed hole in ceiling.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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12/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
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5/16/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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9/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/24/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
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2/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
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9/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Violation: 05-10-1 Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
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6/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Emergency Order Callback Complied |
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Hood filters/grease extractors
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 + FRESH DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 15+LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA
- Observed personal care item stored with food.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
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6/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Emergency order recommended |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 7/21/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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