Brass Lantern, 207 Buckroe Ave., Hampton, VA 23664 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Brass Lantern
Address: 207 Buckroe Ave., Hampton, VA 23664
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 850-4586
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/31/2015

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Inspection findings

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All food temperatures taken were internal.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: Tape used to attach wires to the walls and hold up door stopper on the door is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Another method should be used to secure wires instead of tape.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: The three compartment sink drainboard and restroom handsinks are not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: door gaskets on both homestyle refrigerators, lower shelves of metal top tables in kitchen rusting, lower shelf at bar paint peeling, beer cooler down, ice machine down, draft box down.
    Correction: Repair to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris: lower shelves of tables in kitchens, clean dish/food storage shelves, bar beer shleves, utensil/pot pan storage rack, doors in facility have buildup, knobs/ front of microwave, top of chest freezer, refrigeration/freezer door gaskets, and shelf liner.
    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 (repeated violation)
    Observation: Plumbing connections under the lady's restroom handsink are leaking and three compartment sink fixtures are leaking.
    Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Outdoor Areas, Surface Characteristics
    Observation: Outdoor walking and driving areas are such that they do not minimize dust, facilitate maintenance or prevent muddy conditions. The concrete and asphat is broken in some areas and the front drive way has a large pot hole.
    Correction: Surface outdoor walking and driving areas with concrete, asphalt, or gravel or other materials treated to minimize dust, facilitate maintenance, and prevent muddy conditions.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents in the following areas: gap under front door, gap in wall to the right bottom section of rear storage room door at frame, gap under rear door on right side of building.
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen food prep and cookline areas.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: floor in kitchen cracked, soil and water seep in from under left side of wall in back storage room, wall not sealed to the floor in ladies restroom (wall bulging).
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are noted in need of cleaning: floors in kitchen and back storage room, ceiling has residue build up in kitchen, some ceiling tiles in dining room are stained.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests
    Observation: Many dead insects were observed at facility.
    Correction: Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
08/31/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken were internal.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: tape on ceiling, paper towels lining shelves.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: lower prep table shelves corroded, microwave beginning to rust, homestyle refrigerator door gasket torn, basins and drainboards of the three compartment sink rusting, shelves in back of storage room rusting, chest freezer is not working and has standing water, keg cooler interior rusting, bar beer cooler not working and interior rusting, and ice machine not working.
    Correction: Repair or replace to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris: outside of microwave,lower prep table shelves, shelf liner and shelves, oven mitts, oven, utensil holder, top of chest freezer, back room storage shelving units, and restroom vent cover.
    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 (repeated violation)
    Observation: 3 compartment sink fixtures are leaking.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
    Observation: There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
    Correction: Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
  • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
    Observation: Light bulb in homestyle refrigerator not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: some floor tiles are cracked in the kitchen, many ceiling tiles stained, the wall in the back storage room has water seeping under it into the facility from the outside of building.
    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures in the kitchen are noted in need of cleaning: wall behind cookline and beneath handsink, back storage room floor and a few areas of cobwebs along kitchen ceiling.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
02/25/2015Routine
All food temperatures taken were internal.
This inspection was a risk factor inspection that focused on the 5 risk factors for foodborne illness (food from unapproved sources, inadequate cooking temperatures, inadequate holding temperatures, improper employee health and hygiene, and cross contamination of food and equipment). Good retail practices (GRPS) observed were discussed with operator and/or staff at time of evaluation.

No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/29/2014Risk Factor
All food temperatures taken were internal.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the tape used to support the ADT wires on ceiling, the paper towels lining shelve under cookline and the cardboard shimmed under three compartment sink are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Equipment Compartments, Drainage
    Observation: Keg cooler at bar not draining properly and leaking on the floor.
    Correction: Alter or replace the waste collection compartment so all accumulated moisture due to conditions such as condensation, food or beverage drip, or melting ice completely drain.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. The wrong type of test kit was available.
    Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
    Observation: The restroom handsinks are not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged:
    >>Handle to chest freezer
    >>Undercounter shelf rusting
    >>Surface of chest freezer lightly damaged
    >>Holes in cookline metal counter
    >>Keg cooler enterance damaged/rusting
    >>Bar beer cooler not working
    >>Ice machine at bar not working

    Correction: Repair the equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris:
    >>All shelves with liner
    >>Liner on most shelves soiled
    >>Gaskets to refrigerator
    >>Top of chest freezer
    >>Ceiling fan in restroom dusty
    >>Metal rod that utensils hang on
    >>Keg cooler interior and gaskets
    >>Bar shelves

    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 (repeated violation)
    Observation: The faucet on the left of three compartment sink is leaking and when turned on it gushes from the joint where the spigot meets the base of faucet.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics (repeated violation)
    Observation: The floors, wall and ceilings in the back of the house storage room where there are freezers and refrigerators do not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the indoor materials at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair:
    >>floor tiles in kitchen are cracking
    >>water and dirt seeping into back of the house storage room wall to the left

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: The following physical structures noted in need of cleaning:
    >>Floors in back of the house storage room
    >>Mop closet floors
    >>Wall behind the cookline
    >>Door to dry goods storage room heavily scuffed/soiled
    >>Wall below kitchen handsink

    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
06/12/2014Routine
All food temperatures taken were internal.
Due to the age of the building, the facility does not comply with current code requirements. In the event of a change in operator or remodeling, the facility must be brought up to the current code requirements. This may include the addition of one or more handsinks, improved lighting, repair of structural deficiencies, and repair or replacement of damaged equipment, {and proper installation of laundry facilities—for schools}.

  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the following items are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth:
    >> three compartment sink was support by absorbent cardboard
    >> shelf under the prep table is rusting

    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There was no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.Test kit available was tested and did not properly measure chlorine level (PPM)
    Correction: Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The following equipment was not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
    >> Three compartment sink and drain boards not sealed to wall
    >> Men's restroom sink not sealed to wall
    >> Women's restroom sink not sealed to wall
    >> Faucet in men's restroom needs to be sealed to sink

    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The following equipment was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    >> Paint chipping off of the hanging utensil rack.
    >> Handle to deep freezer damage.
    >> Tape is being used to secure ADT security wires.
    >> Kick plate was missing to refrigerator located at the bar.
    >> Counter below hand sink had paint pealing.
    >> Two light bulbs out in men's bathroom.
    >> Unnecessary items stored in the back of facility that were not being used for functionality of the operation.

    Correction: Repair or replace to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Potato slicer.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The following nonfood contact surface were observed of needing cleaning.
    >> Outside of microwave, mini fryer and tabletop oven soiled.
    >> Mold growing on gasket in deep freezer.
    >> Pitcher that is used to store utensils was soiled on the inside with debris.
    >> Exhaust fan in men's bathroom has heavy dust accumulation.
    >> Shelving under prep table counter soiled.
    >> Bottom interior of beer coolers soiled.

    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: Faucet at three compartment sink was constantly leaking.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor wall material located at the back of the house storage does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the wall material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor floor material located at back of the house storage does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the floor material at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent
  • Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
    Observation: The indoor wooden ceiling material located at back of the house storage does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
    Correction: Refinish or replace the indoor ceiling at the area designated so it is: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: The following were not maintained in good repair
    >>the floor tiles were cracked several areas throughout kitchen
    >>The floor tiles around men's bathroom were popping up.

    Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
  • Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers*
    Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
    Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
12/10/2013Routine
all food temperatures are internal.
2013 permit issued

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Refrigerator door gaskets torn.
    Correction: Repair/replace
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Unnecesssary items stored in back room.
    Correction: Remove unnecessary items from the premises.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) Grease dripping from hole on fryer table top.
    2) Shelf below microwave oven (under rubber liner) is not clean.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The physical structures are not clean:
    1) wall behind/below fryers
    2) floor in mop room
    3) floor in storeroom
    4) floor below cookline (MINIMAL debris)
    5) mop sink

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: 1) Few rodent droppings observed on floor around hot water heater, in mop room, and in storeroom.
    2) Cobwebs observed below three compartment sink and pizza oven.

    Correction: Clean to remove droppings and cobwebs and monitor areas for new activity.
01/08/2013Routine
food temperatures observed are internal. No orders filled at time of evaluation.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: Certified food manager's certificate has expired.
    Correction: Renew certification with the Hampton health Dept ($10) no later than 3/11/2013 or course shall be retaken.
  • Critical: Food - Safe and Unadulterated* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Mold growth in red sauce.
    Correction: Corrected by discarding. Ensure food is safe.
  • Wood, Use Limitation
    Observation: Presswood bowls used.
    Correction: These are not approved for food contact due to design and not hardwood. Provide aproved bowls that are hardwood/equivalent or of proper material.
  • Ventilation Hood System, Drip Prevention
    Observation: Table top fryer not used below vent hood system.
    Correction: Use the fryer below the vent hood system.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Refrigerator door gaskets are torn.
    Correction: Repair/replace the door gaskets.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Utensil caddy/tray not clean.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize the tray and utensils stored in it.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The non-food contact surfaces are not clean:
    1) exterior table top fryer
    2) underside of shelf above tabletop fryer
    3) bottom interior of the keg cooler

    Correction: Clean.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: paper towels not provied in the men's restroom.
    Correction: Provide.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: Signage notifying employees to wash their hands not provied in women's restroom.
    Correction: Post signage.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The physical structures are not clean:
    1) lower wall behind cookline
    2) floor behind ice machine at bar

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cob webs present in kitchen.
    Correction: Clean to remove cob webs.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Fruit flies present in kitchen, especially at aluminum can recycling.
    Correction: Keep the can covered or store outside. Suggested rinsing cans before storing. Use approved methods to eliminate fruit flies.
10/01/2012Routine
No orders filled during evaluation.
Food temperatures taken were internal.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Front refrigerator door gasket torn.
    Correction: Repair/replace.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Fryer baskets not clean due to food debris and oil build-up.
    Correction: Thoroughly clean and sanitize the baskets.
  • Kitchenware and Tableware
    Observation: Utensils in crock stored with food contact side upwards
    Correction: Store with the handle upwards.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floor not clean behind ice machine.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Cobwebs present in several areas around equipment: see behind small chest freezer, in mop room, water heater, and storeroom.
    Correction: Clean to remove.
06/26/2012Routine
food temperature observed is internal.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Door gaskets torn on both refrigerators.
    Correction: Repair/replace.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Underside of fryer(s) have some grease droplets.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
    Observation: Gap exists around back door.
    Correction: Eliminate gaps to prevent pest entry.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The physical structures are not clean:
    1) behind/below chest freezer and back refrigerator
    2) below ice machine at bar
    3) mop sink

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: 1) cob webs present at corner right of pizza oven and around hot water heater
    2) few rodent droppings present left of back refrigerator

    Correction: Clean.
02/09/2012Routine
2012 Permit issued
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Ready to eat deli ham and coleslaw are not labeled with a use by date.
    Correction: Corrected. Label ready to eat food once the package has been opened or the food has been prepared for use within 7 days (day one is the day the food was prepared or the package is opened).
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) digital food thermometer not operational.
    2) door gaskets torn on both refrigerators
    3) plexiglass splashguard at handsink is broken

    Correction: 1) repair (replace battery) or replace
    2) repair/replace gasket
    3) replace. suggested using metal sheet pan or pizza pan
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Lights burned out in back area (where refrigerators and freezer are) and lamp not providing enough light.
    Correction: Restore lighting to operation or increase wattage.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair
    Observation: Floor tile below ice machine buckling.
    Correction: Repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Floors not clean:
    1) below ice machine
    2) behind chest freezer

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) Flew flies present in the kitchen.
    2) Cobwebs present in kitchen at hot water heater.

    Correction: Use approved methods to control pests.
10/27/2011Routine
all temperatures observed are internal.
no foodservice observed at time of evaluation.

  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Digital thermometer not operational.
    Correction: Replace battery or replace thermometer.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Gaps around back door (towel wedged along bottom).
    Correction: Remove towel to eliminate gaps.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Minimal debris/litter on floor:
    1) below ice machine
    2) below grill line

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: 1) Few flies present in kitchen
    2) Fruit flies present in/around can recycling
    3) Cob webs present in several areas

    Correction: Use approved methods to control pests. Suggested covering can recycling container with tight fitting lid.
  • Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests
    Observation: Few dead beetles in container next to oven, on floor around/behind refrigerator and freezer.
    Correction: Clean to remove.
08/03/2011Routine
all food temperatures observed are internal.
no orders filled at time of evaluation.

  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The kitchen handsink is begining to separate from the wall.
    Correction: Seal the sink to the wall.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) Refrigerator door gasket torn.
    2) Plexiglass splash guard at handsink is broken.

    Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Cutlery tray above prep table is not clean.
    Correction: Correction in progress. Clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: 1) Cobwebs present around hot water heater, below kitchen sinks, in back room, below/behind grill
    2) Prep table shelf not clean due to minimal food debris/crumbs (below liner)

    Correction: Clean.
  • Linens - Storage of Soiled Linens
    Observation: Soiled linens stored in cardboard box.
    Correction: Store soiled linens in washable container or plastic bag.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: Signs lacking at restroom handsinks notifying staff to wash hands.
    Correction: Post signage.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1)Men's restroom door damaged (hole).
    2) back storeroom floor has gap at floor-wall juncture (see right of door way when entering room)

    Correction: Maintain the physical structures in good repair and proper adjustment.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: 1) Minimal debris on floor below prep table
    2) wall below three-compartment sink drainboard not clean.

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Rodent droppings observed on the floor in the mop room.
    Correction: Clean to remove and monitor for new activity.
04/06/2011Routine
  • Smoking in Non-Smoking Areas
    Observation: Cigarette ashes observed in the handicap restroom hand sink and two cigarette butts observed on floor at bar.
    Correction: Advised operator to instruct staff on the State No-Smoking ordinance. There was no evidence of ash trays provided to guests. Suggested posting non-smoking signage on restroom doors.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Front refrigerator door gasket torn.
    Correction: Repair/replace.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Interior of ice machine had little debris.
    Correction: Clean before filling with ice (currently not used).
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: Inetrior surfaces of microwave oven not clean.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: Beverage splash/spill inside back refrigerator.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair (corrected on site)
    Observation: Hand sink in kitchen is slow to drain.
    Correction: Correction in progress. Restore to proper drainage.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: The physical structures are not clean:
    1) wall behind grill line
    2) floor below prep table
    3) floor behind ice machine

    Correction: Clean.
  • Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories (corrected on site)
    Observation: The hand sink in the women's restroom is not clean.
    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Controlling Pests*
    Observation: Few rodent droppings present on floor behind/below back refrigerator and chest freezer and also in the mop room.
    Correction: Clean and monitor for new activity.
01/07/2011Routine
Food temperatures observed are internal. No orders filled during evaluation.
  • Ventilation Hood System, Drip Prevention (repeated violation)
    Observation: Drip pan not installed at vent hood system.
    Correction: Install a drip pan at the vent hood system to catch grease.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
    Observation: Front/cookline refrigerator door gasket is torn.
    Correction: Repair/replace the gasket.
  • Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (repeated violation)
    Observation: Trash can not provided in the immediate area of the handsink.
    Correction: Provide a trash can at the handsink.
  • Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
    Observation: The physical structures are in poor repair:
    1) wall junctures not sealed next to hot water heater
    2) side door threshold
    3) men's restroom door has a hole

    Correction: Maintain the physical structures in good repair.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: 1) Minimal debris observed on the floor: below cookline, below cookline prep table, behind back refrigerator, behind bar ice machine
    2) The walls are not clean behind cookline, behind/beside hot water heater, below handsink

    Correction: Clean.
  • Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests
    Observation: Cobwebs present at hot water heater and behind chargrill.
    Correction: clean to remove.
10/12/2010Routine

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