- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.floor next to stove
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored on floor.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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09/15/2014 | 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 - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- 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.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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1/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
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9/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Throughout establishment **Warning**
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. **Warning**
- Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowl of fish placed on top of trash can **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw fish over cooked shrimp **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Waitress station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Warning**
- 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Hot water dispenser **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
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2/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES
- Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. CARDBOARD
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BINS Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CRASH CART
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. NEWSPAPER Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. RICE Corrected On Site.
- 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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7/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR RUSTED
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. *KNIIVES
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. MICROWAVE OVEN RUSTED
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. *WOOD NOT TREATED
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. *SHELVES
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. *RUSTED
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2/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/8/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in coolers , WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
- Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. AT WALK IN COOLER and AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. *CHICKEN
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CURTAINS
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. FUEL*(STERNO)
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN COOLER and WALK IN FREEZER
- 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.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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9/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
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5/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed attached equipment (hood equipment) soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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3/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage container-sugar.
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11/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 05-10-1 Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Not observed.
- Critical. Violation: 22-04-1 Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-shelves.
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4/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (cooked chicken) marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food (walk-in cooler, 49F) at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 4-3-10.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with excessive grease and/or soil deposits-flour mixer, cutting board, coffee machine.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface-equipment.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-handwash sink.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-shelves.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions-cold holding, thermometer usage, foodborne illness.
- Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
- 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. This violation must be corrected by : 6-2-10.
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4/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment (reach-in cooler, 53F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ALL PHF have been moved to alternate working coolers.
- Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed glove stored inside food.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface such as storage shelves. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed gas venting (water heater) in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions such as hot holding, cooling foods.
- Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Repeat Violation.
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10/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 6/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 2/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 2/13/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 9/10/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 9/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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