- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 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.
- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Floor tiles missing. On cooks line
- Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry fish batter seasoning
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Clam chowder **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb, at mop sink .
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, pot stored in front employee hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish wash area **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent in walk in cooler
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09/15/2014 | 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. Coffee **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. In wait station area
- Intermediate - Employee scooping chopped tomatoes from the storage container with their bare hands instead of using a scoop with a handle
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rack stored in sink
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwash area
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2/3/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cooks line
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.in pepper container, dry storage area
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice at front wait station no covered , exposed to machine wiring.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line sink, and back employee hand wash sink.
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8/19/2013 | 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 - 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.
- Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment in front line grill/fryer area.
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, prep room light shield hanging.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice at front ice bin with soda hose in product
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface, on plates at front line.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, sink in prep area blocked by cart.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in cooler.
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers, dry storage containers accumulation on lid.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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1/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. large Co2 container not secured by back door.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back kitchen prep area.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee handsink in dishwash area .
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bike blocking employee handsink in dishwash area .
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. cleaned large cutting boards stored on floor .
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. no label .
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. open can , walkin cooler .
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in dishwash area .
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike stored in dishwash area .
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler .
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8/7/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dish wash area .
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of salad dressing, walk in cooler floor.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in diced tomatoe bin.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. sauces, in standing water.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant , walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over cole slaw walk in cooler .
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted , dry storage area .
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. salad cooler.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. in dish wash area .
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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4/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at both front employee handwash sinks.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can tomatoe sauce, dry storage area .
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant , walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. medicine .
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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10/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at salad prep employee handwash sink .
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. used as storage , end of cooks line.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of cheese sauce.
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. at beer area.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. pepto bismol.
- 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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6/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not consistant in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. beer, walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons , waite station area.
- Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. under lemons , waite station .
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in shrimp boil seasoning , dry storage area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. in salad prep area.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in salad area.
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
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1/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. sauces
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. gaskets front line
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep area on line.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait stations Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back kitchen sink.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine at wiping cloths at over 300ppm.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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7/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of hooters baked beans.
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dressings , cheese, walkin cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped plastic pans.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. missing.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by blue baskets tooth picks and crackers.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at salad prep employee handwash sink.
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. waite station .
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4/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.not consistant , in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. sauses.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in sauce in salad prep cooler.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. on end of cooks line.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster. at bar area.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can and trays .
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwash area.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in salad prep.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. by soda boxes.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair. over dishwasher.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. w/ condements in waite station area.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in chemical storge area.
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11/13/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. without running water.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. holders.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trays and garbage can in salad prep area.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwash area.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
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7/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/19/2008 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/10/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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