Tea Garden, 1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA - Rest inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: TEA GARDEN
Address: 1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Rest
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/05/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Food has been prepared, packaged, or held under unsanitary conditions where it may have been rendered injurious to health.
  • Critical: Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • A three-compartment sink is not provided for manual washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat.
  • The grease trap is not easily accessible for cleaning and/or is not serviced.
  • A utility sink with hot and cold water is not provided.
  • Hot and cold water is not provided in the garbage receptacle cleaning area.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
11/05/2012Complaint
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
06/25/2012Routine
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
04/17/2012Routine
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.
12/02/2011Routine
  • Critical: Food meets the definition of adulterated.
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • There is litter on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
09/16/2011Routine
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
06/22/2011Routine
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floor is not sloped to drain.
03/14/2011Routine
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
11/19/2010Routine
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Properly installed floor drains are not provided in toilet rooms, seafood and meat markets or in all areas where flush cleaning methods are used.
  • Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
08/13/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
04/05/2010Routine
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Condiments are not kept in containers that provide protection from contamination
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
01/15/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Food meets the definition of adulterated.
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days.
  • Critical: Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.
  • Critical: Cutting board, food preparation or other food contact surface was not washed, rinsed and sanitized following contact with raw animal food or raw vegetables and before contact with ready to eat foods.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Rodents are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Equipment is not disassembled as necessary to allow access of the detergent solution to all parts.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not maintained at a minimum of 135°F.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Garbage, rubbish or refuse was not handled in accordance with Part XXVII of the State Sanitary Code.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Premises not kept free of pests using approved methods of pest management.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • There is litter on the premises.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
01/06/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
09/14/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Condiments are not kept in containers that provide protection from contamination
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored in a clean dry location.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • There is litter on the premises.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
09/02/2009Routine
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
05/29/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces are not being sanitized before use.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Bulk food is not handled /dispensed in a manner described in $1901 of this Part.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction, renovation, or opening under new ownership of a food establishment.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • There is litter on the premises.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
05/07/2009Routine

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