Permit expires 5/2016.Recertify by 5/2016 CFM/Pay Fee $60.00.Maintain temperature Charts daily.Dry storage and restroom Ok. Dumpster area Ok.
- Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Sugar,Salt,MSG).Grill Area.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
- 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Strainer fryer baskets were observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.(Wire Mesh in poor repair).
Correction: Repair the fryer baskets 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 fryer baskets, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the grill equipment and floors under grill area had 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.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reachin refrigerator.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
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01/12/2016 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/2016. Maintain temperature charts daily on all refrigeration coolers/freezers.Restroom and Dumpster area ok. Hood sticker expired 8/10/2015.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the hood system. (2 lights out).
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
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the reachin cooler across from grill area.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor Tile and Wall Tile is not maintained in good repair. (Back door area/Threshold going to Dining room).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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10/21/2015 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/31/2016.Dry Storage Ok.Restrooms Ok,Dumpster area Ok.Maintain temperature logs for refrigeration units daily
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Pots and Pans.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the sheet pans were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the pots & pans to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The ( interior cavity) of the Sharp Carousel microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the (cavity) of the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.Clean all food cooking equipment free of grime and food debris.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Nozzle at 3 compartment leaking/Dripping water which is not maintained in good repair.(O ring needs replacing).
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: (Under sink) Drain to 3 compartment sink in kitchen area and surrounding area is noted in need of cleaning.
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.
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07/13/2015 | Routine | |
Hood sticker cleaning expired 4/10/2015/Top Notch-550-7504.
- Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(At grill area/sugar,salt,MSG).
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
- Wood, Use Limitation
Observation: A piece of plywood was used as a food contact surface.
Correction: Discontinue use of wood or wood wicker for this purpose. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent, to prevent deterioration and to maintain an easily cleanable surface.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Cutting Board,Deep fryer baskets,food storage plastic containers,wiping cloths were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Replace 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. All item were voluntarily discarded.
- Refuse - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Observation: Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the back door area of building outside the facility.
Correction: The refuse container storage area and grounds adjacent to the building/container are to be maintained clean and sanitary.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the 2 dr reachin/sliding dr refrigerator.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Ceiling tile at vent area nextr to TV/dining area is not maintained in good repair.(Tile shows water leakage.Prior issue with roof has be resolved.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.Rplace sign of water leakage tiles to a new state of repair.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Premises has accumulation of litter. (Back outside grease container area).
Correction: Maintain the premise free of litter.
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04/28/2015 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/2015.All employees to have current food handler cards.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
Observation: (1) 3 compartment sink faulcet/nozzle has pin holes, which are leaking and are not in accordance withplumbling requirments.(2) Handsink/cold water line leaking also.
Correction: All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment.
- Outer Openings; Protected
Observation: Outer opening screen mesh is more than 16 to 1 inches.( Back screen door missing screen)
Correction: Provide outer opening screen with a mesh that 16 to 1 inch. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the restroom.
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
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Back door is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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01/12/2015 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/2015.Resrooms clean.Hood sticker expires 4/10/15. Discussed ceiling issues with owner regarding tiles and repairs/kitchen area and dinning area.Repair's during school break.(Thanksgiving).
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: grill area,pipes,floors under equipment (deep fryer and stove,grill area).
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact and non-food cotact surfaces.
- Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory*
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the kitchen handsink 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 pots/pans/food containers, which are preventing its use.Corrected on site.
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10/20/2014 | Risk Factor | |
Hood cleaning due 10/30/2014.Restrrom clean.Maintain temperature logs daily for refrigeration units.Dumpster area clean.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (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.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Interior ceiling in kitchen area,above food preparation not maintained in good repair.(Prior leaking roof,Rust appearing on ceiling/and in disrepair.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.Need to repair during off hours and be smooth and easily cleanable for surface.Lobby areas need new drop ceiling panels.(Leak Stains)
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07/21/2014 | Routine | |
Note:Hood needs good cleaning.Restroom clean.Pest treatments monthly.No issues.New roof installed on establishment.Maintain temperature logs daily for all refrigeration units.Permit expires 5/2014.
- 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. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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*
Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed 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.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the hood system had accumulations of grime and debris.(Grease)
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted.(Filters,halon piping system,stack)
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04/29/2014 | Routine | |
Post Permits and CFM Certificate for public view.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily. Maintain Food Handler cards for all employees working in facility.(Employee to have card prior to working in facility).Hood sticker pass due 10/30/2013.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Reach in refrigeratior
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Premises has accumulation of litter (Food debis and cardboard with food debris)
Correction: Clean and Maintain the premises free of litter.(Floor Area under deep fryers).
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01/28/2014 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/2014.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily.Hood sticker expires 10/30/2013.
- Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Flour and Rice)
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the kitchen floors under grill/fryer/hood area and equipment had accumulations of grease, grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface's at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.Discontinued use of cardboard in tese areas.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
Observation: Unwrapped knives, forks, or spoons were stored at front lobby area with the handles up and exposed not covered.(Out for public use).
Correction: To prevent contamination of the food and lip-contact surface, provide a means of storage,with utensil covered where handles are presented to the employee or consumers.
- Critical: Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair*
Observation: A recent repair to plumbing system components of the 3 comparment sink nozzle are not in accordance with law.(Duck tape affixed to nozzle area-Leaking).
Correction: All repairs to plumbing equipment and lines are to be in accordance with law. Properly repair the equipment.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: (2) Light bulbs in kitchen prep area in front of 3 comparment sink/grill area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.(2 dr Lowboy reefer in lobby area/TV stored on top).Unit is not operational.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.
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10/09/2013 | Routine | |
Manintain temperature logs for all refrigeration units daily.Hood sticker expires 10-30-2013,Outside area clean and restroom Ok,Note:Procure water/sink stoppers for all three(3) compartment sinks for catching food products.Permit issued today.Expires 5-31-2014.
- Indoor Areas - Surface Characteristics
Observation: The indoor floor material located at back storage area ( Floor Tiles) does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. closely woven and easily cleanable carpet 3. nonabsorbent(Tiles loos & not secured.
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
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07/30/2013 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/2013.Permit and CFM Certitificate posted. Maintain temperature charts/logs on all refrigeration units daily/2x.Hood sticker to be posted with proper dates when cleaning was done and when due date is due for cleaning.Scheduled for next week according to owner/operator.Outside trash area clean and restroom clean.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: Several food service employee's were working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no Chllorine test kit located 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.(QT Test strips on site/No Tablets).
- Floors, Walls, and Celings - Cleanability
Observation: Floor/ floor covering, in kitchen area, under 3 compartment sink/floor drain is not smooth and easily cleanable.No Cover for floor drain system around grease trap.
Correction: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable.Maintain floor drain under 3 compartment sink for proper drainage,proper contruction of drain area, and cleanliness around this drain/floor area.
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03/28/2013 | Routine | |
Permit expires 5/31/2013.Sticker posted on Hood system,but no date on sticker.Hood sticker to have dates posted for cleaning.Safe Serve-724-0448.Last Pest control treatment dated 12/28.2012-Orkin.Pipes at grill area wrapped in Reynolds wrap and electric cord with plastic bag.(Fire and Safety violation.) Bag removed during inspection. Back skirt missing on True Reach in cooler.
- Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.(Salt,Rice,MSG,Flour containers)
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Food containers shall be labeled in a language that is understood by the regulatory authority and by the employee. 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.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.(Left out on counter).
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the Floor area under 3 compartment sink area had accumulations of grime and debris.(Floor drain area under 3 compartment sink area).
Correction: Clean the Floor surface area at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Pots and Pans were not found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.(Nested together wet).
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Refuse - Outside Storage Prohibitions
Observation: Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.(Store inside of dumpster/not on ground outside of back door area).
Correction: Provide enough pest and rodent proof refuse containers for the storage of all waste with food residue.
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor wall juncture in Back door area(Right side) is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.(Sheet rock in disrepair).
Correction: Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space and repair the sheet rock to floor area.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the True Reachin refrigerator.No Lighting inside unit.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
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01/22/2013 | Routine | |
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