- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in plastic pitcher on clean equipment shelf.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Kitchen area both sinks.
- Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Lexan measuring cup on clean utensil shelf cracked and stained.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Scouring pads in the sink at the triple sink area.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Server area in hallway to the kitchen and at dish area.
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08/07/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.Outside edge of the soda fountain in the kitchen area.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Moisture coming from front under reach in deli style cooler.
- Basic - Food stored on floor.Throughout the walk in cooler.
- Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees in the the kitchen
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.clothes used as a covering and moisture collector in the reach in three door upright cooler and the bottom shelf of prep table.
- Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.Case of to go containers and a case of towels.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Dish washing area dump sink.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Kitchen deli cooler top.Hallway to dining room.Bar area.
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2/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Intake filters on the intake fans of the ice machine in the kitchen area.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Front bar area.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. torn,worn spatulas **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Hthree door upright in kitchen area.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Front bar area.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Front bar area.
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8/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In entree reach in station
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door to reach in cooler beside app oven
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all handwash sinks
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. And soiled above 3 compartment
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In bar
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In engine on top, mold being dropped in ice
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In men's restroom
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Beside dessert station.. And at bar **Corrected On-Site**
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2/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside banana area. Corrected On Site.
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7/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sink beside 2 compartment.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink beside bananas
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool and green scrubby stored in sink.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw Chicken over shrimp. Corrected On Site.
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6/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In bottom of reach in cooler in front of restroom.
- Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. Beside waterheater .
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3/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside prep area.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In bottom of reach in cooler in front of restroom.
- Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 old dried rodent droppings in AC closet.
- Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 Old, dried rodent droppings in dry storage.
- Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 old dried droppings under electrical panels near back door.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. To go lids on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall in disrepair. Beside waterheater .
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3/1/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Ceiling tile missing in wine storage area.
- Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Make cooler beside bananas.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in dining room and in kitchen.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles in front of prep station.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at station beside 3 compartment sink.
- Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On make table beside bananas.
- Observed ceiling soiled with black like substance on ceiling tiles in wine storage area..
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf above prep table.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cheese on floor in walk in. Sugar and flour on floor in dry storage.Corrected On Site.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish storage area, cambros with stickers.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. Portion cup lids on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils in dish area. Orange cleaner above silverware.
- Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old mattress, construction wood and dEbris on pad.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door needs draft blocker, can see sunlight under door.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large cambros of graham cracker crust under prep table.
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11/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen )
- Observed equipment in poor repair.(upright reach in cooler door)
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(tag date of 3-19-09)
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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4/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(1 rusted can of artichokes 1 dented can of artichokes) 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.(salad dressings)
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(employee restroom )
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12/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pot stickers measured at 44 degr F
- Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw scallop above prepped scallion & parsley Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Observed build-up of food debris, nonfood-contact surface. oven rack
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. near 'chocolator'
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6/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. gallon jug of milk
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of apples - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. quat test strips provided to check chlorine level in dishwashing machine Corrected On Site.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. cold tap faucet missing - handwash sink - kitchen
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in co-ed employee bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
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11/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 4/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 9/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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