- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Cook line by stove burners.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table unit, cook line where stove burners are.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Also reach in freezer unit in server station.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Bucket in front of oven.
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting salami with bare hands. Corrective action, had employee wash hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw philly steak stored over cheese in reach in freezer, server station. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar area.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Apron and chemical spray bottle in bar area. Manager moved items out of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink substance over triple sink.
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10/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle of wine. Bottle moved and I pace was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar 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. Sausage made 2/23/14. In reach in cooler, cook line.
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2/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground pork sitting on prep table. --- placed under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Also, reach in freezer in server station. Corrective action taken, started to clean. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple meats, cut and washed veggies.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, stuffed manicotti, sausage 46-48°. Make table across from stoves, corrective action taken, table was closed.manager explained table was left opened during preparation time. Also, in walk in cooler: pastas, ground pork, lasagna found at 46-48°. Manager explained they turned off unit for approximately 45 minutes to defrost vent. Ambient temperature in cooler at time of inspection is 39° **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Server station.
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Dish machine uses quaternary, has chlorine test kit.
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7/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small reach in cooler in cook line.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
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2/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Observed black buildup in the interior of ice machine. plastic panel Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. multiple
- Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, throughout
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1/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small reach in cooler in cook line.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitizing.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta, milk, raw cordon blue, raw cakes, Canadian bacon, provolone cheese, pepperoni, stuffed mushrooms, 48-52?
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. Walk in cooler.
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1/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cardboard under plates, cook line and shelf by pizza area
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple chipped plates in cookline.
- Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu indicates Grouper Canture but owner estaded thet use Swai Blend.
- Critical - Observed black buildup in the interior of ice machine. plastic panel Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun. Bar
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. multiple
- Critical - Observed dust buildup on reach-in cooler fan. salad cooler.
- Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. Rear door blocked by boxes, bag, pot. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, throughout
- Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. by dishmachine
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. multiple in walk in cooler and salad cooler.
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. One provided.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. make table
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10/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, REAR DOOR :KITCHEN :
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.KITCHEN :
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL :
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener, KITCHEN :
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, CONTAINER OF OIL :
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, MEATBALL 44 F
- Critical - Observed raw EGGS stored over cooked food, WALKING COOLER : MEATBALS
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, BEVERAGE MACHINE WAIT AREA :
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3/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Last inspection not available.
- Critical - Observed dining room exit blocked.
- Critical - Observed employee has band on hand.
- Critical - Observed ham (walk-in cooler) not dated.
- Critical - Observed ice bin (wait area) top rear soiled.
- Observed no end cap (storage room) on light.
- Critical - Observed no paper towel (hand washing sink) kitchen.
- Observed plate chipped.
- Critical - Observed raw egg over cooked lasagna.
- Critical - Observed reachin cooler inside soiled (small).
- Critical - Sausage 45 degrees F.
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11/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks, BAR.
- Critical. Observed raw EGGS stored over SAUSAGES , WALKIN COOLER RACK.
- Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin., TOP REAR /BEVERAGE MACHINE /WAITAREA .
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener, BLADE.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, KITCHEN /
- Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER ..
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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1/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in bulk flour Repeat Violation.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. on bottle washer
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
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4/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. multiple items in the walk-in
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork & sausage at pizza station Corrected On Site. owner discarded
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. leftover sausage Corrected On Site. management discarded
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in the sink
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. open bag of flour; by the back door
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- 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. ie, in bag of flour
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in buckets of bulk sugars
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes;
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. lowboys, pizza station
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door reach -in freezer ; ice formed around the gaskets
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. make table;
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. lowboys
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. hotel pans
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. pot rack in the kitchen
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. powering instrument by the back door;
- Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. knowledge of required part per million
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/19/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 5/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 2/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/26/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
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