- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. .. In rear kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. ... In walk.in.cooler, sauces.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ... Walk in freezer door warped to the point where it will not close or com ear providing a seal.
- Basic - Objectionable odor in walk.in.cooler... From rancid chicken juices on floor. **Corrective Action Taken** - floor cleaning started
- Basic - Open dumpsters lids.
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. ... Rancid water several inches deep in entire rear garbage enclosure dumpster area.
- High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. ...COOK LINE... (Cooking Temperature) Chicken Breasts 141°-152° Chicken Breasts temperatures taken immediately after being taken from char-grill an being placed in hot holding. **Corrected On Site** - returned to grill an brought to 165°
- 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ... Cook line handwash sink blocked for 20+ minutes by large stainless bin on casters.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ... Cook line Handwash sink used to store plastic storage container and large whisk.
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08/08/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. ... Food handling employee wearing multiple bangle bracelets.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Throughout back of the house areas.
- Basic - Open dumpster lids.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. ... As a general practice throughout operation employees are changing gloves without handwashing.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... REACH.IN.COOLER... (In Tall 'Continental' Cooler)... raw boneless chicken breasts 49° bone-in chicken pieces 47° **Corrective Action Taken**
- Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
- Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. ... ABC portable extinguisher on floor to left of bag in box beverage syrups.
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2/7/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... WALK.IN.FREEZER door not closing or sealing.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Kitchen Floors.
- Basic - Some servers scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) have ineffective hair restraints.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. ...in rear prep area.
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9/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowls used for salt and rice and souffle cup used for seasonings. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
- Basic - Employee using tongs to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop in rice at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Walk-in walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken soup in the walkin cooler
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken soup in the walkin cooler
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Chicken soup in the walkin cooler.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire whip in the handsink next the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
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1/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and black beans in the blast chiller.
- Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. found 2 takeout containers of food stored on top of prepped onions in a reach cooler drawer in the prep area. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. rice in the main steamtable. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Have an incorrect test kit. need quaternary test paper .
- Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. Next to the 3 compartment sink.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans and cooked chicken found in the blast chiller.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). black beans and chicken in the blast chiller
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8/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Next to the ice machine.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Raw chicken on and around the door handle of the Continental reachin cooler .
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Using a garbage can with a cutting board ontop as a table base for food prep.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used with salt, Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Under the front counter.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken wings in hot holding , Corrected On Site by reheating .
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. yucca in hot holding Corrected On Site by reheating.
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2/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, handle money,without washing hands before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walkin cooler
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken in the walkin cooler in metal bins.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Chemicals stored ontop of the ice machine Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. raw chicken in the walkin cooler in metal bins.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
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8/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. on cookline in chicken container. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. on cookline in rice container. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guards in walk-in cooler.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board material scraping off board mixing with chicken.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over onions in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. glass cleaner, degreaser, sanitizer spray bottles stored on ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed water draining onto floor surface. from ice machine drain.
- Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in all sanitizer buckets. 00 ppm. Corrected On Site.
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2/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime/black debris build-up in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grill tops on cookline
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood, hoodfilters and fire suppression lines on cookline
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides/exterior of cooking equipment / grills on cookline
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance and dust on surface of nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents
- Observed build-up of food debris, dirt and black mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets of both reach-in coolers by drive thru window Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink closest to office Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline handwash sink Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler with strong foul odor
- Observed wall in disrepair. wall/floor junction/ cove tiles missing/broken in walk-in cooler
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple liquid by dishwash area
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. backdoor/exit blocked by garbage bags / cart For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
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9/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 45 degrees, ribs 46 degrees, raw beef 46 degrees at CONTINENTAL cooler
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing after handling personal cell phone and returning to prep. Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at CONTINENTAL cooler near ice machine .
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving near dishwashing area
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soiled gaskets at CONTINENTAL cooler
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. knife container soiled
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. BEVERAGE AIR cooler by drive thru area and front counter area cold holding drawers.
- Observed clean utensils- knives stored in dirty container. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers in shelving in dry storage room
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed grease accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. throughout .
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. at walkin freezer
- Observed personal care item stored with food. purse in dry storage area above rice bags. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. abc fire extinguisher by backdoor areaFor reporting purposes only.
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3/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Salsa not cooled to required temperature.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa in cooler dated both Sunday and Monday 48 degrees
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salsa at 48 degrees walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over Cooked wings storage cabinet
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Several pots and pans
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Several
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pot used for sauteed onions
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Several pots and pans.
- Critical. Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. Frontline Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To Go boxes not covered/protected by frontline.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
- Observed hole in ceiling. Around hot water tank vent not sealed. .
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Employees personal hat stored with food dry storeroom.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Bicycle stored in drt storeroom.
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7/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 7/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 7/29/2008 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
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