Observation discussed. Restaurant is in very good sanitary condition. Managers demonstrated very good knowledge of food processes and temperature control.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site)
Observation: The base of the handwashing sink's faucet (area below the handles) is in need of cleaning.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
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11/05/2015 | Routine | |
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
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03/23/2015 | Routine | |
Restaurant in good and clean sanitary condition.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/11/2014 | Routine | |
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the lip of ice bin under drink dispensing machine is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the refrigerator gaskets have accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
Observation: Floor or floor covering in walk in refrigerator, rear kitchen area is not smooth and easily cleanable. (*Grout missing several places
Correction: tile broken/missing in cove ase areas)
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Rear delivery/entrance door not sealed)
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
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08/05/2014 | Routine | |
Discussed with operator importance of drain cleaning in facility
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Rear entrance door not sealed on bottom)
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor tile/cove base in kitchen areas/walkn(s) is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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04/22/2014 | Routine | |
Discussed employee health policy
- Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
Observation: Utensils were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning.
Correction: Discard, replace or repair the utensils to provide proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor tile (grout)
Correction: cove base is not maintained in good repair
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12/05/2013 | Routine | |
Operator using ice to keep TCS foods maintained at proper cold holding temperatures.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Observation: Refrigerated drawers are not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below.
Correction: Repair or replace the refrigerated drawers to ensure food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor/cove base is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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08/21/2013 | Routine | |
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Scales, shelving, walk in door/walk in walls was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Plumbing connections under the dishmachine (*Freshwater line) sink are leaking.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor drain (Under drink station) in poor repair.
Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Observation: A condensate drain line servicing cook station was emptying liquid waste directly onto the floor of the kitchen.
Correction: Repair/Relocate the piping to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface. (*Standing water/waste)
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Cove base tile (throughout areas of kitchen)
Correction: grout flooring is not maintained in good repair
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04/30/2013 | Routine | |
Observations discussed for correction. Discussed employee health policy and proper training. Glove usage and hand washing.
- Person in Charge (corrected on site)
Observation: Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to their PIC information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
Correction: PIC is to advise employees of their responsibility to report in accordance with law information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that lemons/ready to eat foods under the grill (cookline) were not protected from contmaination because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Plastic food containers/lids and dish racks were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the reach in refrigerator (wait station) is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The can opener blade is rusted and dull.
Correction: Disassemble the can opener, clean and sanitize the assembly, remove and replace the blade. Can opener blades must be kept sharp to prevent creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food in the can when opened.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of thesoda dispenser has accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Utensil dipper well in poor repair.
Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned
Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
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12/06/2012 | Routine | |
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