Taverna Yamas, 9753 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taverna Yamas
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9753 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32246
License #: 2614580
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Heat Dish machine failed to turn test strip black. **Warning** At callback- heat strip did not turn black At callback- at 10-28 dish machine is not running
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** At callback- heat strip is not turning black At callback- 10-28 dish machine is not running
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler drawers right side under grill reading 83°, all TCS food 47°. **Warning** At callback- thermometer under grill reading 63°, TCS food 43° At callback 10-28: thermometer reading 73° all TCS food inside 43°, gyro meat cooling 50°
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Hookah bar renovations are not reflected in plans sent from plan review office in Tallahasse. **Warning** At callback- spoke to Josh at plan review, establishment submitted new plans but bar area is still not reflected on plans. At callback 10-28: hookah bar area is still not reflected on establishment plans. Owner indicated he had a dispute with architect, advised to send basic plans to Tallahassee
10/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Heat Dish machine failed to turn test strip black. **Warning** At callback- heat strip did not turn black
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning** At callback- drain under sink missing
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** At callback- heat strip is not turning black
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler drawers right side under grill reading 83°, all TCS food 47°. **Warning** At callback- thermometer under grill reading 63°, TCS food 43°
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Hookah bar renovations are not reflected in plans sent from plan review office in Tallahasse. **Warning** At callback- spoke to Josh at plan review, establishment submitted new plans but bar area is still not reflected on plans.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At entrance to bar. **Warning** At callback - no soap at hand sink
09/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Heat Dish machine failed to turn test strip black. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Across from triple sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On prep items, lids reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler across from cook line, stove **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Along bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At triple dink, manager has supplies to fix. **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. hummus 48-49° made last night according to chef. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. hummus 48-49°, made last night according to chef. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat, cooked peppers, cooked broccoli, cooked peppers 47° in reach in cooler drawers since last night. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Under soda machine in Hookah bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler drawers right side under grill reading 83°, all TCS food 47°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink far end of bar. At sink used as dump sink at entrance to bar. Also at handsink in Hookah bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Hookah bar renovations are not reflected in plans sent from plan review office in Tallahasse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At entrance to bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. hummus 48-49° in reach in cooler across from server area by soda boxes. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink in dishwashing area, orange spray bottle. Manager threw away. **Warning**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
07/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Ranshanbek Khashimov expired 03/2014 **Warning** At callback - Ranshanbek Khashimov has taken test and passed according to manager, waiting on certificate.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer''s specifications. Dish machine is not reaching 180°, manager has someone coming to repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback- dish machine still not functioning properly, using bleach sanitizer, using water from triple sink to fill up dishwasher.
07/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Multiple throughout, especially on 2 door stand Up reach in cooler middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Middle of kitchen across from prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Ranshanbek Khashimov expired 03/2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Two handwash sinks removed on either end of triple sinks in smaller front bar area, contacted plan review to confirm. **Warning** At callback- in process of reinstalling the handsinks, have hand sinks in establishment, not connected yet.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has removed two hand sinks at either end of the triple sink in the small bar area front of establishment, contacted plan review to confirm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has expired SAFESTAFF card. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer''''s specifications. Dish machine is not reaching 180°, manager has someone coming to repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback- dish machine still not functioning properly, using bleach sanitizer, using water from triple sink to fill up dishwasher.
5/28/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple throughout, missing in back storage room for mops, missing in single use item storage closet. **Warning** At callback - in storage room, other areas have been fixed.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Multiple throughout, especially on 2 door stand Up reach in cooler middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. 2 tongs along cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** At callback - tongs on oven door.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback- still missing hand wash sign at sink near entrance to bar.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic bins throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw steak over container of cooked chicken reach in cooler across from cookline, raw whole shell egg container over container of shredded cheese reach in cooler across from cookline. Opened package of raw beef steak over bags of fries in reach in freezer end of cook line by beer cooler. Container of raw beef over container of cooked lamb walk in cooler. Box of raw calamari stored over container of yogurt walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback- opened box of beef steaks over bag of fries in reach in freezer end of cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Middle of kitchen across from prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Ranshanbek Khashimov expired 03/2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Two handwash sinks removed on either end of triple sinks in smaller front bar area, contacted plan review to confirm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has removed two hand sinks at either end of the triple sink in the small bar area front of establishment, contacted plan review to confirm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has expired SAFESTAFF card. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer''s specifications. Dish machine is not reaching 180°, manager has someone coming to repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** At callback- dish machine still not functioning properly, using bleach sanitizer, using water from triple sink to fill up dishwasher.
5/27/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Large container of potatoes center of walk in cooler, kabob meat in plastic bags on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple throughout, missing in back storage room for mops, missing in single use item storage closet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small green cutting board in main bar area, also small cutting board in bar by front windows. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On large dead roach in chemical storage closet underneath chemical bottles on floor to left of entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee has cup of hot tea without a lid or a straw on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of trash, cardboard, and leaves around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Multiple Small prep reach in coolers across from cookline. Walk in cooler gaskets have mold like buildup. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Multiple throughout, especially on 2 door stand Up reach in cooler middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. 2 tongs along cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Back of kitchen on prep across from mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Microwave across from cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On knife in bar area next to window, old food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic bins throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato salsa 52°, tzatsiki 62° on prep across from grill, garlic butter 54°, cut tomatoes 52°, cream 52° on cookline next to grill. Hummus in server window area across from cookline 51°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw steak over container of cooked chicken reach in cooler across from cookline, raw whole shell egg container over container of shredded cheese reach in cooler across from cookline. Opened package of raw beef steak over bags of fries in reach in freezer end of cook line by beer cooler. Container of raw beef over container of cooked lamb walk in cooler. Box of raw calamari stored over container of yogurt walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Sheet of raw chicken over sheet of raw beef back of walk in freezer not commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken over container of raw beef walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in hand sink across from triple sink in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Numerous flies in both bar areas, especially bar by front windows, flies in kitchen prep area, flies in chemical storage closet by back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Middle of kitchen across from prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Soda nozzles in main bar area, also nozzles in server area near hookah lamps. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk gallon in walk in cooler opened yesterday morning according to manager. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Ranshanbek Khashimov expired 03/2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Two handwash sinks removed on either end of triple sinks in smaller front bar area, contacted plan review to confirm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has removed two hand sinks at either end of the triple sink in the small bar area front of establishment, contacted plan review to confirm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has expired SAFESTAFF card. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream pie in reach in cooler center of kitchen made 2 days prior according to Manager, stuffed peppers reach in cooler front of kitchen made Wednesday according to manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical in bar area by windows. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dish machine is not reaching 180°, manager has someone coming to repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/23/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Make table in kitchen closest to walk in units. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. **Warning**
  • No current insurance inspector''s boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Rinse cycle not 180°F or above on dish machine, no sanitizer detected. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Make table in kitchen closest to walk in units. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in kitchen by stove. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Lemon sauce with chicken stock 101°F. Put on stove by employee. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw seafood in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50-100 in boiler room. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of orange liquid in bar. Labeled multipurpose cleaner by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop without handle used in flour.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Buildup on rack used to store containers of oil. Also bulk container of sugar. Also heating lamps above steam table. Also dust buildup on air curtain in front of rear exterior door.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks next to soda syrup in kitchen not secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room.
  • 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. Open bottles of water in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting metal bins on dish rack.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of interior of microwave in kitchen is cracked.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light in dry storage room.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Soda guns in bar area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled in drawers of cooler under stove.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat sanitizer in bucket 0 ppm.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working bulk containers of salt, flour unlabeled.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At 10:20 yogurt placed in walk in cooler. At 14:00, yogurt was 99°, 98°. Cooked last night and left on counter overnight.
  • High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Fly inside syrup for balaclava. Syrup not covered.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bulk container of olives, garlic, and olive oil 78°. Manager discarded container. Cut tomato 56°, cheese 55° corrective action placed in ice bath, reached 41°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from stove. Also raw seafood over cooked vegetables in reach in cooler under stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Orange cleaner stored next to drink syrups in bar area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Need vacuum breaker at two spigots under triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black/green mold-like substance in ice machine in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer of cooler under stove reading 76° while items at 41° or below.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepared last Saturday 12/7/13 and cooked items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles of orange cleaner throughout restaurant.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over prep line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Tubs stacked wet on dis rack
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 105''F - 107''F
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women''s restroom
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Drain flies
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Ground meat over cooked chicken
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, rice, all cooked foods in walkin cooler
8/5/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over prep line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Tubs stacked wet on dis rack
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 105'F - 107'F
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Tubes of ground beef on counter
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Ribs
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind trash can at end of cookline
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
  • 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. Employee cutting pita bread without gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Drain flies
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Ground meat over cooked chicken
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, rice, all cooked foods in walkin cooler
5/29/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Winter hat on shelf in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 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. Handling cooked eggplant **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in establishment throughout. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ware wash area.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fillet mignon, fillet tips, sushi grade tuna, steak, cheeseburgers and rib eye steak served. One small sign posted. Provided 2 more signs and industry bulletin 2012-01.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb in walk in. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cloth used to cover cooling sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink and dish machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse on prep table
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cloth under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler shell eggs over milk in walkin cooler Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. reach in cooler not draining
6/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cloth used to line pita container on prep line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ware wash area Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on side of grill
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. mussels Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of pitas
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. squid inside reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. storage closet
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. multiple Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. chairs blocking exit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter 70;F, creamer 57'F in kitchen Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish over veggies, drawer cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. told employee to stop what he was doing and put gloves on. didn't tell him to wadh hands
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white powder
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. at cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-35-1 Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Pens laying on cutting board where vegetables are being cut
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. at cookline, flipperand tongs
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. water bottle over prep
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-02-1 Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping at bar
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishWASHER area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. black grease under fryers
  • Critical - Violation: 50-07-1 Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. DBA is listed on license as Greek Yama's Cuisine Restaurant - CURRENT DBA Taverna Yama's and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco license is listed as Yamas Greek Cuisine
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. chef in charge not certified
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
5/13/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishWASHER area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. chef in charge not certified
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. at cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. water bottle over prep
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Pens laying on cutting board where vegetables are being cut
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. black grease under fryers
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping at bar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. at cookline, flipperand tongs
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. DBA is listed on license as Greek Yama's Cuisine Restaurant - CURRENT DBA Taverna Yama's and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco license is listed as Yamas Greek Cuisine
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. toilets in ladies room do not flush
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white powder
5/11/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. RIBEYE STEAK , FILET MIGNON, SURF & TURF, BEEF TENDERLOIN
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER AT COOKLINE
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. BEER COOLER
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATINARY TYPE
  • Drain cover(s) missing. AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR AREA
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR AREA
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. MANAGER COULD NOT NAME BIG5
  • 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
11/29/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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