Mouse droppings observed upstairs and downstairs floors. The floors up and down are in poor repair, rusted and dirty.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Cracked wheat at 52 F and pasta salad at 51 F inside the walk-in cooling unit, corrected.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
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12/15/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observation: Food stored on the walk-in freezer floor.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and/or install an approved, durable and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Equipment and Utensils/Durability and Strength
Observation: The chest freezer is not durable (not commercial).
Correction: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable and capable of retaining their original characteristics so that such items can continue to fulfill their intended purpose for the duration of their life expectancy and to maintain their easy cleanability. If they can not maintain their original characteristics, they may become difficult to clean, allowing for the harborage of pathogenic microorganisms, insects, and rodents. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed so that parts do not break and end up in food as foreign objects or present injury hazards to consumers. A common example of presenting an injury hazard is the tendency for tines of poorly designed single service forks to break during use.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Two bar soda gun holders are missing the drain tube.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (repeated violation)
Observation: The bar soda gun holders are moldy.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Equipment/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The 3-part sink is moldy at the wall juncture. The hood filters need cleaning.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: There is one light out under the hood.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (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 levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Physical Facilities/Repairing (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor tiles damaged throughout the basement floor. Ceiling tiles missing above the dishwashing machine. Baseboard loose around the mop sink (needs caulking).
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The basement floor edges/corners need cleaning. All upstairs floor edges/corners and under equipment need cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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.
- Ventilation Systems/Cleaning/Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: The vent above the dishwashing machine is heavily dusty. The upstairs ceiling vent is dusty.
Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials. Both intake and exhaust ducts can be a source of contamination and must be cleaned regularly. Filters that collect particulate matter must be cleaned or changed frequently to prevent overloading of the filter.
- Drying Mops
Observation: The mops are not hung to air dry.
Correction: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mops can contaminate food and food preparation areas if not properly cleaned and stored after use. Mops should be cleaned and dried in a sanitary manner away from food flow areas.
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06/29/2015 | Routine | |
Ceiling light shields/vents above the cook-line observed in need of cleaning. Floor surface under/around the upstairs 2-door refrigerator observed in need of cleaning. Chest freezer observed in need of defrosting. Light shield along the cook-line observed cracked. Ceiling light shield along the wait station observed missing. Floor area around the downstairs grease trap observed in need of cleaning. Several ceiling tiles in the downstairs kitchen area observed damaged and in need replacing. Some water damage observed in the downstairs ceiling. The wall surface around the warewashing area was observed in need of cleaning. The downstairs electrical room was observed in need of cleaning and organizing. Remove any unnecessary equipment from the establishment.
- Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Container of taco beef (46 F) and a container of macaroni & cheese (45 F) cooked the previous day observed at improper temperature in the cook-line 2-door reach in refrigerator. Product was discarded by the person in charge.
Correction: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
- RTE, TCS, Date Marking/On-Premises Preparation (corrected on site)
Observation: Several prepared ready-to-eat foods in the 2-door reach in refrigerator observed not properly date labeled.
Correction: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Bar soda dispenser nozzles observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Working spray bottle containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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12/22/2014 | Risk Factor | |
The custom built cook-line refrigeration equipment is not being used. TCS product is stored in all other refrigeration equipment. Bar dishmachine and downstairs dishmachine both tested for proper chlorine concentration (50 ppm - 100 ppm) using the provided test strips. Floor/wall surfaces under and around cook-line equipment noted in need of cleaning. Ceiling vent filters observed in need of cleaning.
- Critical: Contamination from Hands/Preventing Contamination by Employees (corrected on site)
Observation: Food employee observed contacting a sandwich roll with his/her bare hand.
Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under 3-302.15 or as specified in paragraph D of this section, food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machine chute observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Handwashing Signage
Observation: Handwash sign observed missing at the cook-line handsink.
Correction: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
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09/18/2014 | Risk Factor | |
Chlorine dishmachines checked for proper concentration using the provided test strips.
- Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco/Food Contamination Prevention (corrected on site)
Observation: Uncovered beverage containers in the basement 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: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Chicken broth and cooked vegetables observed hot holding at improper temperature on the upstairs service line (product was reheated by the person in charge).
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 57ºC (135ºF) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in paragraph 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in paragraph 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54ºC (130ºF) or above. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: Surfaces of the bar nozzles observed in need of cleaning. Bulk ice machine chute observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding
Observation: Protective light shield in the wait station area observed missing.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Disposable paper towels were not provided at the bar handsink.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: Some ceiling tiles in the warewashing area observed missing.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Ceiling tiles in the basement kitchen observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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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05/20/2014 | Routine | |
Fruit flies observed around soda gun nozzles behind bar.
- Contamination from Hands/Preventing Contamination by Employees (corrected on site)
Observation: Food employees contacting exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Kitchen worker was handling deli cheese with bare hands.
Correction: Food employees not serving a highly susceptible population may contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands if: (1) The permit holder obtains prior approval from the regulatory authority
- RTE, PHF(TCS), Date Marking/On-Premises Preparation
Observation: Sliced deli meats and cheeses in wakl in, prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours are not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
Correction: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The soda gun nozzles behind the bar were in need of cleaning.
Correction: Maintain the soda gun nozzles in a clean condition.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: The handwashing sink located in basement was observed with hot water supply turned off because hot water leaked.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
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12/05/2013 | Risk Factor | |
A follow-up will occur to check the walk in cooler.
Maintain potentially hazardous foods cold holding at 41
ºF
or below at all times.
- Critical: Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented/Condition (corrected on site)
Observation: A piece of hair was observed in a container of cheese. Discarded
Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under section 3-601.12, honestly presented.
- Critical: Contamination from Hands/Preventing Contamination by Employees (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food [bar fruit] with their bare hands.
Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under 3-302.15 or as specified in paragraph (D) of this section, food employees may not contact exposed, RTE food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures. 1. Chicken, pasta, pork all at 60ºF in the basement walk in cooler. 2. Cheese 46ºF in the top of the 2 drawer, 1 door refrigerator. [All food out of temperature was relocated, discarded, or iced down immediately.]
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: Surfaces of the soda guns are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Spray bottles used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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08/20/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw chicken at 45 F (discarded).
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The glass door cooling unit is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The surfaces of the cutting board is no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: The basement and walk-in cooler floors are damaged.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floor corners and edges needs cleaning. The walk-in cooler floor needs cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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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04/29/2013 | Routine | |
Do not store whip cream container in the ice used for consumption-corrected
- Critical: Consumer Advisory/Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
Observation: The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.[ Asterisks are missing on the Brunch menu for eggs and steak items served undercooked.]
Correction: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order);" or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing sink located at the bar is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A beer pitcher was observed in the basin of the handwashing sink.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
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12/19/2012 | Risk Factor | |
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