- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ice machine.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in prep area.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish wash area.
- Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine strips.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish wash area
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09/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - container of Lettuce stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
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2/19/2014 | 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. Glass of water on top of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar . **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to dish machine.
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9/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of lettuce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.Water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair at bar
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing to strong. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - scoop handle in contact with graham cracker crumbs . **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions on two sinks in kitchen.. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Items like brooms stored in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.bread crumbs and corn flour. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine in kitchen
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.East side dispenser at bar.
- Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled.In reach in cooler several types of marinated beef , chicken and seafood.
- Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.Oranges in walk in cooler.Voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Discarding of ice and drinks into sink.Storage for utensils.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen..
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture underneath hand wash sink in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw Chicken over washed Broccoli and raw Lobster.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Lobster tails in reach in cooler not covered.
- Observed water draining onto floor surface under hand wash sink in kitchen
- Plumbing system in disrepair.Leaking faucets at both hand wash sinks in kitchen.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.To strong. **Corrected On-Site**
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12/26/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cheesecake and prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
- Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at sugar and corn starch container .
- Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
- Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice bucket soiled.
- Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. prep cooler .
- Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. east side of bar.
- Violation: 29-11-1 Observed a ceiling leak by AC vent in kitchen .
- Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vent covers at walkin cooler.
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6/4/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/12.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at sugar and corn starch container .
- Observed a ceiling leak by AC vent in kitchen .
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vent covers at walkin cooler.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. prep cooler .
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice bucket soiled.
- Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. east side of bar.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cheesecake and prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
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3/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by dishwashing area.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. spice container.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler.
- Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. floor at walkin cooler in disrepair .
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. TRUE REFRIGERATOR near backdoor .
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink in dishwashing area.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. around doors at prep cooler.
- Critical - Observed buildup ofstanding water in the reach-in cooler at the bar..
- Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. bar.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken .
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray paint next to flour. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in dishwashing area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm at sanitizer bucket .
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10/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
- Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
- Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving by dishwashing area.
- Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reachin cooler by ice machine .
- Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar cooler.
- Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cooler by ice machine
- Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
- Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. by dishwashing area.
- Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler.
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8/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/28/11.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 5/28/11.
- Critical - Observed 1 dead roach on premises.by server's station .
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. by dishwashing area.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reachin cooler by ice machine .
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar cooler.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cooler by ice machine
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving by dishwashing area.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout lids not properly inverted. Corrected On Site.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
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3/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw scallops next to and touching raw beef
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped veggies at walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar container
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at walkin cooler
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, front cover plate missing at ice machine .
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving by dishwashing machine .
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed water build-up inside bar cooler where milk is stored.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cheese cooler
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
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9/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar and salt containers in prep area
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef over shrimp at walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open container on food prep area shelving .
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. prep cook
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving in dishwashing area
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. dessert cooler in prep area
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.flip top cooler in prep area.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. TRUE refrigerator by back door
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers by server's area
- Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink in dishwashing area, piping under sink not connected .
- Plumbing system in disrepair. pot water filler pipe leaking in HOT WATER SYSTEM area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. observed small frog under counter area in server's station .
- Observed wall soiled with mold like build up in dishwashing area. under 3 compartment sink and handwash sink
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris by HOT WATER SYSTEM area.
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by dishwashing area
- Observed personal care item stored with food. keys in food prep area
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. 151 by rice crispy treats
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12/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. pepper container in prep area
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. at prep line, coolers by back door.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink at bar
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of coolers by back door soiled
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. water faucet by hot water system
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by dishwashing area.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. windex over wine and water by dishwashing area
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. windex over plastic food storage containers by prep line
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. body lotion
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7/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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