All critical violations were discussed and corrected during inspection. Will call and visit to follow-up on food prep refrigeration units.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The employee is storing personal drinks in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may store presonal drinks so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Sausage, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, precooked patty, shrimp, and raw chicken cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- 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.
Correction: Obtain a proper test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor tile 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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12/17/2015 | Routine | |
Violations discussed for correction. Chemical dishmachine technician has been contacted to repair sanitizing rinse.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food service worker is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the low boy refrigerator.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
- Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
Observation: Harborage conditions exist. Flies evident.
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of toxic cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of toxic chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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08/05/2015 | Routine | |
Critical violations discussed and corrected during inspection. Permit renewed.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food prep worker is drinking from an improper container in the food preparation area.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant - Prohibited as Ingredient
Observation: Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food.
Correction: Cease use of ice used as a cooling medium for food. Ice that has been in contact with unsanitized surfaces or raw animal foods may contain pathogens and other contaminants.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Records - Creation and Retention
Observation: No record identifying the genus and species of parasite-destruction exempt tuna species (e.g. Thunnus albacares, Thunnus atlanticus, Thunnus alalunga, Thunnus maccoyii, Thunnus obesus, or Thunnus thynnus)
Correction: Provide the genus and species of tuna served raw, marinated, raw-marinated, partially cooked or marinated partially-cooked fish to verify that they do not need to be frozen for parasite destruction because they are exempt.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods (corrected on site)
Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement. (raw bar menu)
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Beverage Tubing, Separation
Observation: A cold plate cooling device with beverage tubing was installed in an ice bin at the bar. There was direct contact this equipment and stored ice intended for consumption.
Correction: Relocate the beverage tubing and cooling plate from the ice bin to prevent contamination of consumable ice.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the low boy refrigerator.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Warewashing Machines, Sanitizer Level Indicator
Observation: The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
Correction: Alter or replace the warewashing machine so that an audible or visual warning is given when more chemical sanitizer needs to be added.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (on floor in bar)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees. (bar)
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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03/20/2015 | Routine | |
Restaurant in good and clean sanitary condition!
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site)
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system of shellfish tags.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Carbonator
Observation: The carbonator for the soda fountain machine did not have an adequate backflow prevention device in place to prevent contamination of the potable water lines
Correction: Provide adequate backflow prevention devices upstream of the carbonator and downstream from any copper in the water supply to prevent contamination.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gaps at base of door to outside.
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.
- Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area
Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
- Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
Observation: Harborage conditions exist. Flies evident.
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
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10/07/2014 | Routine | |
Observations discussed and/or corrected during inspection.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) crab cake meat and cooked chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Harborage conditions exist (flies).
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
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06/30/2014 | Routine | |
Observation discussed - observed facility in sanitary condition!
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigeration units.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
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03/13/2014 | Routine | |
Observations discussed and/or corrected during inspection. Handwashing Signage given to be placed at small bar handsink. Observed facility in a clean condition with good date marking!
- Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The sink basin at the front prep line is slow to drain.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees, small bar handsink.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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12/12/2013 | Routine | |
Observation discussed and corrected during inspection. Facility in good sanitary condition! Good record keeping with parasite destruction records as well as Employee Health Sheets!
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed foods in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
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09/04/2013 | Routine | |
Violations discussed and/or corrected during inspection. Ecolab will be called to replace dishmachine that is not sanitizing, until then, the 3 compartment sink must be used to clean food contact surfaces. Tuna records of the genus and species need to be obtained from the supplier to ensure that the tuna is an exempt species that contains no parasites. CFM will be recertified within the next month to make sure that there is a valid CFM on file.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) dips, mac & cheese, etc. in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed raw and cooked meats, sliced tomatoes, etc. in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the cookline are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness*
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 25 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is at 120°F.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees (restrooms)
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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05/30/2013 | Routine | |
Violations discussed and/or corrected during inspection. Certified food managers are signed up to take class in March, due to an expired ServSafe certificate.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigeration prep units.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- 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.
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 - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the grills 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.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
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02/28/2013 | Routine | |
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