- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour in prep area and pot of beans by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Fajita mix.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Throughout.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler at 45° from 2 days ago. Cooked chicken at 48° from yesterday. Raw beef 48° from yesterday.
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1/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.stainless food containers on the clean utensil shelf.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line and reach in cooler in food preparation area.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken and fish **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.Five gallon bucket of sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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4/10/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Near dish washing area exit to hallway
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Tortillas on back prep table , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed dented cans of olives and tomatoes, dry storage area Segregated for return
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Back prep table **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions , prep area kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near storage area
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12/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site. discarded
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. tortillas on cloth over prep tables, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in center compartment, bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. stacked containers, large containers of cooling foods Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers , storage room Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of papertowels, storage area, kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. wait station 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
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3/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler by service window - service scheduled this day
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongsand spoons on oven handle Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.upright reach in freezer by kitchen door
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler by service window Corrected On Site. temporaily moved to reach in freezer then placed on ice at reach in cooler
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10/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior top of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on in the reach-in freezer.
- Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400ppms Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
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5/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil in front of stove
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
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10/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar area
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
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5/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Food maintained at proper temperatures
- Critical. Food protection
- Critical. Food protection
- Critical. Food protection
- Critical. Food protection
- Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
- Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
- Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
- Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
- Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
- Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
- Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
- Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
- Critical. Toxic items properly stored
- Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
- Critical. Current license properly displayed
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2/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. chemical area in dry storage room
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8/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/16/2009 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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