- Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee canned beverage on top shelf next to salad in stand up cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Hole in wall at dish machine
- Basic - Squirt bottles on cook line containing a food product not labeled. Water, oil. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All but 1 at bar. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Servers empty dirty dishes and use sanitizer in lieu of hand wash.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Billie Williams exp 8/7/14, Barry Brittner 6/27/13
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
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10/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(colored cutting boards on cooks line) **Warning**
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(cooks line) **Warning**
- Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(all at bar) **Warning**
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(all but 1 at bar) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.(bar area) **Warning**
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5/20/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.(server station) **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(colored cutting boards on cooks line) **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(98°F, tongs)water heated to 135°F, ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. ( across from fryers) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(assemble cooler) **Warning**
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.(seaweed) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(cooks line) **Warning**
- Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(all at bar) **Warning**
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(all but 1 at bar) **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.(cooks line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. (Chili base) **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. (Cooks wipe hands on dirty towels attached to there sides) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Coleslaw 51°F, lettuce 50°F, diced tomato 42°F, Shredded lettuce 71°F, sliced tomato 51°F, pesto 62°F, sliced cheese 48°F, Pepper soup 46°F, ministrone soup 46°F, chili base 54°F, chicken salad 46°F, ) **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.(buffalo burgers over fish cross contaminating fish with buffalo blood) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.(11 pieces of cod cross contaminated by buffalo blood) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (3 compartment sink ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(assemble cooler) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.(bar area) **Warning**
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5/19/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Beef.
- Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above beer WIC.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bread storage/rear prep area.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Roast beef.
- Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
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2/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Taco salad shells on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Coffee cups stored in dirty drawer, formerly a bread warmer.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Rear prep area.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, also soiled. Several large clear plastic containers. Discarded by cook. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black styrofoam takeout containers at cook line, half are stored properly half are not
- Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Yellow duck tape on handle of ice scoop.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood, reaching cooler 48-50°F, iced down by cook. Establishment has several other nearby coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reaching cooler, drawer type at cook line foods 48-50°F, ambient air 46°F, establishment has other nearby coolers. Repair service called.
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6/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line salamander
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Open sack of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area
- Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Lettuce, green peppers
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Rice, chicken, cooked vegetables (mushrooms, onions, etc)
- Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
- Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area.
- Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Conveyor toaster
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4/15/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water 83F at dish room sink.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cook line refrigerated drawers do not stay fully closed. Gaskets are heavily damaged. Salad make table has heavy condensation pooled in bottom of unit. Gaskets to be replaced later in day, 11/29/2012.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Wait station hand station near cook line does not work. **Repeat Violation**
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11/29/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water 83?F at dish room sink.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In walk in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on zucchini fry slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line utensils in 82?F water at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
- Observed multiple cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cook line refrigerated drawers do not stay fully closed. Gaskets are heavily damaged. Salad make table has heavy condensation pooled in bottom of unit.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and tuna salad from previous day per staff, boiled eggs. Cheese, cold cuts. Ambient air in cooler is 39?F. Foods were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Wait station hand station near cook line does not work. **Repeat Violation**
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked rice from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Salad make table items. Cheese, cold cuts, tuna salad, chicken salad, hard boiled eggs.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Resting in make table cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/28/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [Hot water at multiple kitchen hand sinks at 91deg F (3 compartment sink at 123degF)]
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [Large counter length boards at make tables and prep tables.]
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. [Multiple cookline units.]
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at tea station. Maintenance is awaiting parts. Hand sink at 3 compartment sink leaks at pipe.
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8/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. [Call the Customer Call Center at 850.487.1395 to request a duplicate copy.]
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5/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Pantry make-table 57degF ambient air.]
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Dishroom hand sink with towel and apron in basin.] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [Dish room sink]
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. [Call the Customer Call Center at 850.487.1395 to request a duplicate copy.]
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Pantry maketable foods at 57degF Chicken and tuna salads, cooked noodles.]
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [Portion lids not stored inverted at prep cooler] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Prepared meat salads, cooked noodles.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at cookline] Corrected On Site to 100ppm.
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5/1/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Observed walk in cooler /freezer floors turning upwards. Repair on order
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-dishwash area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-womens restroom
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handsink at cookline
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12/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer at 25ppm. Establishment must use three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishware.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler and freezer. Observed floors turning upward.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions , employee handwash sign, and soap at bar sink.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed bottle of wine stored in ice used for drinks at bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in handsink at dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed hole in wall at dishwash area
- Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice-bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Corrected On Site.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-cookline handsink
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed scoops for sauces and seasonings lacking handle.
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7/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors beginning to turn upwards in walk in freezer.
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit-thermometer on outside of walk in cooler
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-dishwash area
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed broken light shield over light bulb in walk in freezer which fails to cover light bulb.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed one handsink at bar used as dump sink and other handsink used to store bleach bottle inside.
- Observed hole in wall in dishwash area
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Observed jacket hung next to food products Corrected On Site.
- Observed scoops for sauces lacking handle.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed unwrapped straws at bar displayed in a manner that allows customers to serve themselves.
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged by exit door. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-sauces in reach in cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour and sufar like substances.
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3/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-reach in prep cooler holding pre wrapped sandwiches.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of food stored in floor in walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed uncovered pie and ice cream container in reach in freezer.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-observed uncovered pie in walk in freezer.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at ice bin at soda dispenser.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving two inch open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine door.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-Observed plastic drinking cups at bar stacked on top of each other and still wet.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handsink at cookline
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-dishwash area
- Observed metal floors turning upwards in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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12/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in poor repair.
- Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups at wait station.
- Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floors in walk in cooler floor and walk in cooler freezer turning upwards.
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8/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour and sugar like substance.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken , beef, seafood , pasta, and pre wrapped sandwiches held above 41 degrees fahrenheit in six door reach in cooler that is not capable of holding potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees fahrenheit or below. See temperature box for specific foods held out of temperature and the actual temperature degree.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Six drawer Reach in cooler holding ambient temperature of 56 degrees fahrenheit. All foods have been in cooler for approximately 2 hours at time of inspection and observed employee move foods back to working cooler.
- Critical. Thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer reading 41 degrees along six door reach in cooler under grill. Inspectors thermometer read 56 degrees fahrenheit.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler along cookline
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-along prep line
- Observed scoop for scooping feta cheese lacking handle.
- Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in poor repair.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups at wait station.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handsink along cookline
- Waste line missing at three out of four soda gun holsters at bar
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floors in walk in cooler floor and walk in cooler freezer turning upwards.
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8/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler along cookline
- Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture along cookline.
- Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed approximately an inch wide gap between floor and bottom of back door that opens up into the outside.
- Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed metal floor boards of walk in cooler turning upwards and holding water beneath boards.
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5/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food (sugar salt like substances)removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler along cookline
- Critical. Observed uncovered flour like substances in back storage area.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food-salt sugar like substances. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching bread and other ready to eat foods along cookline. 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. Observed employee preparing sandwiches with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken while wearing gloves and then proceed to touch a ready to eat grilled sandwich bread while wearing the same gloves that were used to handle raw chicken.
- Critical. Observed employee picking up trash under three compartment sink then remove gloves and then replace gloves without washing hands. Employees must wash hands between removing and replacing gloves.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed single serve straws at Bar displayed for customer self serve that allows for cross contamination.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture along cookline.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container and sponges inside handsink at handsink at dishwash area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed approximately an inch wide gap between floor and bottom of back door that opens up into the outside.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed metal floor boards of walk in cooler turning upwards and holding water beneath boards.
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3/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-sugar and flour like substances.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar like substances.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable along cookline
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener as well as can opener holster.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
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11/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No thermometer provided in reach in cooler under prep line.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Holding rice and flour like substances.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink along cookline has a leaking pipe. Repeat Violation.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster st bar Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwash area.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-at bar
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar
- Observed hole in wall in dishwash area. Repeat Violation.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk in cooler.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
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7/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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