- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. RIC and WIC
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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10/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of salsa being prepped on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. At RIC under cash register.
- Basic - Hole in wall. In back storage area where the electric panels are located
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found tomatoes at 51°. Operator took corrective action.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler doors.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler less than 4 hours. Ice placed on food to assist in maintaining temperature. Refrigerator technician has been called.
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9/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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6/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
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3/21/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
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8/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.meats in walkin cooler
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer in back area
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.reachin cooler
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2/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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7/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.employee changing gloves without washing hands.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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4/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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2/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
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9/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 04-01 Observed cold equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures Repeat volation
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2/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. YUCA 49 INSIDE WALKING COOLER.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. FOOD WAS COVERED WHILE COOLING DOWN.
- Critical. Observed employees storing utensils for raw chicken in contact with utensils for cooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed slash-resistant gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. CLOTH GLOVE IN CONTACT WITH LETTUCE AFTER BEING WASHED.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. OBSERVED SLIMY SODA MACHINE. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD.
- Plumbing improperly installed. water drained onto the floor from soda machine in drive thru.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. OBSERVED UNLABLED BOTTLE IN THE COOKLINE.
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12/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 53 degrees reach in cooler, chicken wings 44 inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pork
- Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler by cooking line (kitchen) Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. coolers
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
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9/19/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 11/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/8/2008 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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