- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed parsley in flip top unit at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in black door RIC.
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09/05/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dish storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed raw ground beef stored in thank you bags in black door reach in cooler.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep counter in rear. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Observed quaternary test strips for chlorine usage.
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2/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dish storage shelf.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed female employee washing in 1 sink other 2 sinks occupied with food.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side exit door.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit.
- Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed turbo air unit near rear exit.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
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9/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water leak on top of flip top cooler in kitchen
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By prep area
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In 3 compartment sink
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
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5/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. By women bathroom
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cucumbers **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. In kitchen
- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage in kitchen
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. In prep area chicken
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Flip top cooler in cook line use to store beef and steak
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By prep area
- 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. Cook touching pita bread
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen raw chicken at 50? manager lower temperature to 40? f or below.correct on site
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing towels inside
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Throughout reach in cooler:chicken ,falafel ,salads,dressings ,beef ,steaks
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1/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by cleaning tool.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour container in front line display cooler .
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in front line above display cooler 3 small fans.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair. with water damage in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken and hot dogs at 45 degress ,owenr moved chicken and hot dogs to different reach in cooler to bring temperature control to 41 degress or below . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red,blue cleaners in kitchen.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
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9/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen handwash sink blocked by several boxes of produce. Corrected On Site.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. open spaces/gap. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. rear prep kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken and Beef over cutanddiced cucumbers and tomatoes in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
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3/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, metals insects in kitchen
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor , produced in kitchen .
- Observed single-service items stored on floor, cups in kitchen
- 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
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10/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen 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. Corrected On Site.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in service area
- Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor; produce in kitchen
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with bread
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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6/30/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Dumpster not on proper pad. on grass
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.in service area
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground outside at rear door
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. employee purse Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in kitchen
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2/3/2011 | 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. in ric
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. plantfoods in lobby
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes in kitchen
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in ric
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. in service area
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. forks in service area
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout
- Observed personal care item stored with food. employee purse
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10/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. holding unit need sneeze guard in self service area
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plant foods in services area
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen next to prep table
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust throughout establishment
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6/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasoning in kitchen
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical. Observed no backflow preventer at a hose bibb at mop sink outside
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling fans, light shield
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
- Observed personal care item stored with food. employee purses , keys in kitchen
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12/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. produce in kitchen
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vents
- Observed personal care item stored with food. employee purses
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8/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/14/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/21/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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