The Red Elephant Pizza & Grill, 2499 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Panama City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2499 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Panama City, FL 32405
License #: 1305359
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. Maintains between 44-48° F. **Warning** **Repeat Violation** upon callback on 10/23/14 parts need to be ordered for walk in cooler .
10/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese . **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 45 °F, cole slaw 48° F, steak 44° F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta made yesterday at 48° F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 72° F, pasta 58° F, cut lettuce 46° F in prep area . **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. Maintains between 44-48° F. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Stanford **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 69° F, prep area , chicken wings 69° F, ranch 49°, shredded cheese 45° F, reach in cooler , fish 47° F, beef 50° F, chicken 51°, cooler drawers , wings 53°, cream 54° F, ranch 57° F, butter milk 53° F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Stanford **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Salad cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
2/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45° F, sausage 45° F, spinach dip 45° F, in pizza table hummus 53° F and diced tomatoes 60° F, pasta 47° F, on prep table, chicken 43° F, salmon 43° F, in walk in cooler . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, pink cleaner with pan of bacon . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 50° f , ham and turkey 47° f , pasta 59° f , feta cheese 44° f , pasta 45° f .
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and mold -like substances .
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/15/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager stated food out less than 4 hours. Employee checked temperature at approximately 10:30 am and found to be at correct temperature. Manager to place all foods in walk in freezer to cool then will monitor cooler and temperatures to ensure working correctly. Upon callback found noodles 48?f, milk 46?f, raw chicken 46?f, 44?f, cheese 46?f, diced chicken 46?f, roast beef 50?f, turkey 47?f, ham 46?f in walk in cooler.manager stated food had been iced down until repairman came at approximately noon. Walk in cooler thermometer is reading 40?f on outside thermometer and 44?f, on inside thermometer.
5/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Crouton butter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager stated food out less than 4 hours. Employee checked temperature at approximately 10:30 am and found to be at correct temperature. Manager to place all foods in walk in freezer to cool then will monitor cooler and temperatures to ensure working correctly. Note: this violation must be corrected by 5/1/13.
  • High Priority - Employees rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods covered while cooling in walk in cooler. Pasta.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed pitcher not inverted allowing proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed bin holding ice scoop with slimy substance and buildup on interior.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Observed Rice in walk in cooler with handle touching food. Observed handle touching sliced tomatoes on reach in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of encrustetd material on soda dispensing machine by nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach in cooler under pizza preparation torn.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop and soap bubbles in handwash sink on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered beef in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Ammonia.
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Saffron Rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime on soda dispensing nozzles at beverage station.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair and water damage in dishroom area.
  • Observed ceiling light over pizza preparation station with accumulated water within light cover and dripping.
  • Critical - Observed chicken patties and ice stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in dishroom area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers over pizza preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material and accumulated rust on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed sanitize stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on mixer head.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed at 10ppm.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer reading 138 degrees and rice was 212 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Observed dial at 130 degrees fahrenhiet. Tested water - observed at 149 degrees fahrenhiet. Water observed not clean.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop with handle in rice pilaf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed black souffle cup in white rice with no handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Not washing proper time and using hands to turn off water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed cook fill up pitcher with water from handsink at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed ice dumped into handsink at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ramikin with no handle inside mediterrean toppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer wiped cloth bucket stored in food preparation area. Observed on pass thru food counter next to clean bowls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Styrofoam hinged lid containers behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Shredded cheese blend in pizza reach in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket improperly stored on food contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed rice at 105 degrees fahrenhiet; reheated to 212 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cookline.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza station maketable cooler.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bottled drink stored in ice used for drinks behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bottom unsanitized surface of fruit tray in contact with drink ice behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food debris in handsink behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed splatter of drink and straw in basin of handsink beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Souffle bowl to dispense feta cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken, and pepperoni in make table reach in cooler at 48 degrees fahrenhiet. Not out of temperature 4 hours, placed in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef in reach in maketable at 51 degrees fahrenhiet, chopped ham at 48 degrees fahrenhiet, sausage at 49 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in maketable cooler. Pizza station. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid eggs in walk in cooler opened two days ago not date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer item improperly stored by to go containers on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Drink straws at beverage station.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink Ice behind bar with scoop handle, bottled drink and unsanitized surface in ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed lying on counter next to wiping cloth bucket and on hostess stand.Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer reading 74 degrees in pizza reach in cooler.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Hot water sanitizing warewasher water pressure not between 15 - 25 pounds per square inch. Observed at 176 degrees on dial. Dishmachine was ran three times to make sure. Ecolab called.
  • 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. Observed safe staff certifications but they had all expired June 2011.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bulk oil/shortning stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hummus in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Spinach dip in pizza reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Elephant ears in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in chemical storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed at 158 degrees.
8/30/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed temperatures in walk in cooler at 46 degrees fahrenhiet and 47 degrees fahrenhiet on some products. Repairman called out. Upon callback, observed pasta in walk in cooler at 47 and 45 degrees fahrenhiet. Temperature taken at 10:00 a.m. and was at 41 degrees fahrenhiet. Not out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Recooled and repairman due back out. Chicken observed at 41 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler. All potentially hazardous foods must maintain 41 degrees fahrenhiet or below.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed on catering menu. Repeat Violation, 1/12/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager, AJ on duty called George Husum.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed temperatures in walk in cooler at 46 degrees fahrenhiet and 47 degrees fahrenhiet on some products. Repairman called out.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler frontline salad area.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken wings observed at 68 degrees fahrenhiet over 4 hours after cooked. Stop Sale issued.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed on catering menu. Repeat Violation, 1/12/11.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager, AJ on duty called George Husum.
  • Observed employee dirty apron hanging on rack with clean equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and chicken in walk in cooler at 46 degrees fahrenhiet. Iced down and repairman called. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and milk in walk in cooler at 47 degrees fahrenhiet. Iced down and repairman called. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping lying with clean equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler front cookline; salad area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at handsink in beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken salad observed at 56 degrees fahrenhiet on top front line cooler, and main mixture in reach in cooler frontline observed at 45 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop sale issued on top line mixture. Bottom reach in cooler mixture temperature brought down to 37 degrees fahrenhiet.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site to 200ppm.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in coolers at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed chuck of celery in handsink in back preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, pizza reach in cooler.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation, 8/16/10
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine up top were ice dispenses. Repeat Violation, 8/16/10.
  • Observed gaskets with black/mold-like build-up on walk in cooler and reach in's.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Equipment in large clear plastic bin preparation area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/16/10
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knifes in between grill and counter top. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, men's restroom. Repeat Violation, 8/16/10 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license number not properly displayed on catering menu.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta at 77 degrees by grill. Food was onky out for hour and a half. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts at 61 degrees at front. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed croutons stored on garbage can in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed chicken tenders stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Eggs, croutons, etc... at grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed water dripping from condensation into uncovered croutons at grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar
  • Critical. Observed employee handle raw beef then don clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lettuce bin not being washed, rinsed and sanitized each night.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled mold like substance on pizza preparation station.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits on conveyor belt and pizza screen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on all handwash soap dispenser and paper towel dispensers.
  • Observed residue build-up on knive holder by the 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves by 3 compartment sink bottom shelf of preparation table.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees men's restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Both sinks in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Sanitizer in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken over fish in reachin cooler under grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Croutons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missng at hose bibb. Mop cub has a splitter.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reachin cooler at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of peanuts in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pie in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. At bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license number not on catering advertising.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on handwash sink in dishroom.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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