Violations discussed for correction.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Temperature controlled foods from breakfast buffet cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
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11/10/2015 | Routine | |
Violations corrected during inspection.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the fan in kitchen 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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
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08/26/2015 | Routine | |
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
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.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the floor fan in kitchen 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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.(to go containers)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Fruit flies in kitchen
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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03/23/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/06/2014 | Follow-up | |
Violations discussed with PIC. A certified food manager (employee) needed by 10/31/2014.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the regulations to the regulatory authority representative.
Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Milk cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chili 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.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Observation: Prep refrigerator and milk unit refrigerator are not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below.
Correction: Repair or replace the 2 refrigerator 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.
- Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The compartment(s) or drainboards of the dishwashing area is moldy.
Correction: Clean the sink compartment(s) or drainboards: 1) before use. 2) throughout the day at a frequency to prevent contamination of food, sanitized equipment and utensils. and 3) if used, at least every 24 hours.
- Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (repeated violation)
Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 165ºF for a stationary rack single temperature machine. The thermometer read 172ºF.
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.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the front of kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the equipment preventing its use.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Hand sink in back of kitchen is poor repair. (Fix hot water).
Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar area.
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.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Container polish was not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Container of polish must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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10/02/2014 | Routine | |
Violations discussed / corrected. Kitchen observed in good sanitary condition.
- Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (corrected on site)
Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 165ºF for a stationary rack single temperature machine. The thermometer read 132.
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.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the tays preventing its use.
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06/02/2014 | Routine | |
Violations discussed with manager.
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants (ex: dented food cans)
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination (bagels).
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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02/06/2014 | Routine | |
NEED to keep hand sink in kitchen accessible for hand washing at all times during operating hours. Need to remove four bin from underneath fire extinguisher.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Milk cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is compltely blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the laudry bin and dish rack preventing its use.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
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
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10/17/2013 | Routine | |
Violations discussed with operator.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the stand alone fan in kitchen 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 - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the items preventing its use.
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06/25/2013 | Routine | |
Restaurant observed in very good condition.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 02/05/2013 | Routine | |
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