- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door does not close properly on tall two door reach in cooler for chicken storage near fryer GM called maintenance to fix.
- Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At back cookline over grill.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At tall reach in cooler for chicken storage.
- Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of chicken wings at 51° and pork ribs at 54° in top of tall reach in cooler for chicken storage near fryer, for 1.5 hours. PIC moved both products to the walk in freezer to cool quickly. Corrective action taken.
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Salad spinner washed and rinsed with no sanitizer. PIC had employee set up sanitizer and dip salad spinner. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Sheet pan at grill station. **Corrected On-Site**
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08/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On ansul system over grill.
- Basic - Wall in disrepair. At entrance to walk in cooler.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Shredded pork at steam table at 106°. PIC had employee heat to 173°. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. In area where soda dispensing system is located.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control . Pan of plantains at fryer. PIC marked with Time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. ** Corrected On-Site**
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5/8/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to chicken reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At mop sink.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chicken storage cooler.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Chicken residue on top of storage units, employee used squeegee to sweep to floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables at 58° on prep counter. PIC put in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked Chicken wings at grill at 120° , PIC in warming drawer to hot hold.Corrective action taken.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Poultry cooler.
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1/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Men's restroom.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Discussed with manager.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in mop sink area.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. See comments.
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8/20/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen and prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken on grill shelf at cook line at 91? PIC heated to 167?. Discussed and reviewed food code with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Plantains at fryer at 76? **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. top of scale.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ansul pipe area at cookline .
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser , Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 118 being hot held on top of grill, PIC reheated to 157 degrees. Corrected On Site.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, Corrected On Site.
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9/4/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/30/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable. through out kitchen and prep areas
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin at freezer door
- Critical - Hand sink missing soap at dishwashing machine or area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over 3 comp sink
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. grout missing at prep area and cookline .
- Observed wall in disrepair. in walkin freezer .
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. wraps at front counter. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked phf vegies in steam table at 90 degrees. PIC disposed of on own accord. Corrected On Site.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. salsa bar. Corrected On Site.
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1/30/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked pork at 69 degrees in hot box, large quantity , moved to steamer. PIC states 45 minutes . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. water dripping on food cart in walkin cooler from cooling unit.
- Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. hot holding box at cookline, display says problem, food in box not hot. moved to steamer. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/12/2012.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. back hood drippind.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline reachin .
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, 2 reachin doors do not fully close. Repeat Violation.
- Observed water dispensing equipment that allows contamination of water. non-potable hose used to fill steamer.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soup and phfoods in hot box at 68 degrees, moved to steamer. Corrected On Site.
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1/10/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Blast chiller not working correctly according to PIC ** OPERATION WILL NOT USE UNTIL CORRECTED ** Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. dripping from ansul system
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. grill and surrounding surface .
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing and/or putting on gloves
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Beans covered while cooling Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,reachin door does not close all the way. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans in blast chiller at 64 degrees, 5 hours, unit not working correctly according to PIC** WILL NOT USE UNTIL FIXED** MOVED TO FREEZER ** Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. large quantity of plaintains at 63 degrees at fryer,moved to reachin . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. after wet wiping with sanitizer with no air drying and touching non food contact surfaces.
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10/20/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. hole at walkin freezer door.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. 3 at ice machines Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
- Observed hole in wall. behind cookline
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door to reachin does not close all the way.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan shrouds at walkin cooler.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reachin cooler gasket, at fryer.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice shoot at soda machine ..
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7/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. in crawl space
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. walkin cooler, food dripped on.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at chicken cutting station
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in storeroom and chicken prep room
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walkin freezer
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. purse with bag of onions
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plaintains at 51 degrees at cookline, iced down, Corrected On Site.
- Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. storeroom , Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink
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2/14/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. blast cooler not functioning properly, door not closing properly, vegies removed. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice container Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop at soda machine Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager at cookline Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reachin cooler gaskets
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. prep area and walkin freezer with broken tiles
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11/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. wrong labels Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knive block Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, steamer leaking at cookline
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walkin freezer
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sanitizer bucket in sink Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walkin freezer
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above food storage next to walkin .
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9/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin freezer
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front line and cook station .Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking dish area Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at drive thru window Corrected On Site.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. broken tiles in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin and freezer Repeat Violation.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. storeroom , prep area and kitchen . Repeat Violation.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
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6/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ribs and RTE in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt and pepper Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, tomatos and coleslaw , front counter. stop sale
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pork ribs, stop sale Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. observed raw beef over RTE Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. bread bins on floor
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin gaskets torn.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. 2 comp sink in back Corrected On Site.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking in dish area.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens and womens restrooms
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. broken tiles in walkin cooler.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin and freezer floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. storeroom
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
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1/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/kitchen
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.vegetable /walk in freezer
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all
- Observed water draining onto floor surface.ceiling leaking/a/c unit by 3 compartment sink
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tiles/wa in freezer
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.by 2 compartment sink
- Observed wall in disrepair.broken tiles/frontline
- Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.detergent /soap/storeroom
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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8/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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