Romano's Macaroni Grill, 315 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Romano's Macaroni Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 315 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828
License #: 5810077
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Located on brick wrapped with foil paper on grill
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located above green rack with clean plates/pans. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink located by three compartment sink drain leaks.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Wine and cheese sauce by saut #1 station.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside black bin containing sugar in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink located on top of prep table nearest brick oven, coffee cup located on prep table on top of cutting board, located by stove, coffee cup located on prep table in back of kitchen, while employees prepping potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, powered sugar and small metal bin containing ground pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pan liners stored in dry storage area not protected.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Located near kitchen entrance, access to food prep area. Drain located underneath hand washing sink.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Located near brick oven.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Raw fish, scallops, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer, gelato: chocolate and vanilla.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle containing oil on prep table has no label.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Stored on food prep surface while food preparation was in progress. **Corrected On-Site**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on cleaned containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, broken tile by cooks line, loosing grout, cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on cleaned containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, used to scoop salt. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, top of deli units by salad station had products at temps front 46°f to 50°f, the bottom of the units the ambient temp was 41°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, broken tile by cooks line, loosing grout, cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin, bar area . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, by cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area., back kitchen area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, top of deli unit coolers by salad station, zucchini, 47°f, pasta 46°f,cooked pasta 49°f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar area. Was 0 ppm. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, by front cooks line. **Warning**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, air vents.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, salt dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates on dining room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, under soda station.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing., front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, grout between tiles coming out throughout, pieces of food between tiles, throughout .
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by grill area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, lasagna was 49?f manager discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening., heavy creme. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, holding equipment bar.
  • No current insurance inspectorys boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage lights missing end caps. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Splash area of soda machine in server station.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks. Repeat Violation.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cook line.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Expired license displayed. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. Dry storage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage lights missing end caps. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep area.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of roasted garlic cream sauce smoked prosciutto on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small reach-in cooler.
  • Observed green cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar scooped with bowl. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 44 diced chicken cold holding at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp cold holding at 46 degrees fahrenheit cook line prep unit. Corrective action was to discard product.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Splash area of soda machine in server station.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Server station.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bread crumbs and sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bulk Containers of salt and black pepper. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cheese,raw chicken,pasta and rice not covered in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Spray bottle with red liquid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed white cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container. Repeat Violation.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling vent missing cover over server station.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, grout coming out by cook's line .
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, by dry storage and dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, server with lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed beverage/ice dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface, use of round bowls to scoop bread crumbs and flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handsink by server station .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage racks inside walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table , uncovered silverware, left overnight on tables.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, gaps under back door.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cooks.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked tiles in prep kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sink at open kitchen entrance. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Expired license displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light sheild cracked in walk-in freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Pantry station prep unit.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler in prep kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sink at entrance to open kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sink next to dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook at cook line.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line preparing food wearing a watch.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing ground meat wearing a bracelet.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Parmesan cheese not protected. Sitting on bar where customers can come into contact with cheese.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pantry station prep unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler next to prep table in rear kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shell eggs over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cold holding at 44 degrees fahrenheit. Corrective action was to place in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. unidentifiable . Management discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Behind prep sink at pass through window.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.WET NESTING POTS AND PANS
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH POWDERED SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed BLACKsoil AND RUST buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.REACH IN COOLER GASKITS ARE SOILED ON COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.DUMPING ICE IN SERVER STATION HAND WASH SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW SHRIMPS AT 45 F IN REACH IN COOLER ON LINE. LESS THAN 4 HOURS ADVISED OPERATOR ICE IN BOTTOM PAN AND SEALED ICE BAG ON TOP OF SHRIMPS TO RAPIDLY COOL TO 41 OR COLDER
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPEN LIQUID EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC CUP DISPENSER MISSING TOP LID Corrected On Site.COVERED TOP
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS STORED NOT INVERTED IN STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.2 PASTA BAGS IN STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.HONEY SQUEEZE BOTTEL ON LINE
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.POWDERED SUGAR AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER Corrected On Site.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.SHAWN BANKSTON This violation must be corrected by : 01/16/2011.TOOK TEST HOWEVER DID NOT RECEIVE CERTIFICATE . REQUEST TIME EXTENTION
1/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SUGAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PASTA 58,CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE 57 AT PASTRY COOLER AND CREAM AT 47 BY GRILL COOLER Corrected On Site.LESS THAN 4 HRS. MGR TRANSFERRED FOOD TO FREEZER TO RAPIDLY COOL 41 OR COLDER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.SEA SALT STORED UNDER PREP SINK RESULTING IN SOME WATER ON TOP OF THE LIDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.SUGAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in SANITIZER standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.PREP COOK PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY EFFECTIVE BEARD GUARD
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.FILTER MISSING AT GRILL HOOD AND GAP AT 16 BURNER HOOD
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on DICER.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.WET NESTING POTS AND PANS
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.CUP DISPENSERS MISSING TOP LIDS AND CUPS NOT INVERTED AT SERVER SODA STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.BASE BOARD TILES MISSING BY SLICER
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.TILES MISSING IN DISHWASHER AREA
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. SEVERAL BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF ABOVE PASTRY COOLER BY GRILL COOLER AND 16 BURNER HOOD LIGHT Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.ONE LIGHT OUT AT 16 BURNER HOOD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CHEMICALS STORED WITH SEA SALT UNDER PREP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.FEDEX DRIVER DISPENSING DRINK AT SERVER SODA STATION. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. BY ALTO SHAM UP FRONT
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.SHAWN BANKSTON This violation must be corrected by : 01/16/2011.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FIVE
11/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN AND FISH AT 52-53 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. CHICKEN AND FISH AT 52-53 PREPARED AT 9:00AM AS PER MGR AND LABLE ON THE PAN Corrected On Site.MGR DISCARDED THE PRODUCT
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.PASTA BAG Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.SPIRAL CFL BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA ARE NOT SHATTER PROOF
  • Light not functioning.2 HOOD LIGHTS OUT
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. SEVERAL EXPIRED
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/24/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CREAMERS AT 61 Corrected On Site.MGR DISCARDED . EXPLAINED TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MEA URE OR USE UHT CREAMERS OR KEEP 41 F OR COLDER
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.MEAT BALLS STIRRED
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.PASTA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW FISH IN THE WIF
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.SALT BUCKET IN STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.SEVERAL ONLINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ON LINE
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on DICER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC KIDS CUP DISPENSER TOP MISSING AND CUPS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BOTH REST ROOMS
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR
  • Light not functioning.HOOD LIGHT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE 200 PPM Corrected On Site.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food in 5 coolers and in a container on the island due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation. On 8/13/09 noccie, pasta , and chicken stopsale.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half n half 65F on the waitstation island. Stopsale issued. 2x Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PH Dressing 60, cheese 59 on top of salad cooler. Stopsale. On 8/13/09 the Noccie 58, chicken 56, pasta 60 on top of the salad cooler. Stopsale.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment [Top of SALAD] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food [cutting herbs] with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers on the cookline. Observed several containers of alfredo, tomatoes etc. with encrusted buildup. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of black debris on soda fountain near dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment, pans and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under dishmachine near drain. 2x Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed kitchen floor area(s) covered with standing water. 3xRepeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food in 5 coolers and in a container on the island due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half n half 65F on the waitstation island. Stopsale issued. 2x Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Shrimp 54, lobster 56, meatsauce 63, crabmeat 55] Remaining foods on top of saute 1. Stopsale issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PH Dressing 60, cheese 59 on top of salad cooler. Stopsale
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, butter and half n half were 55 in frontline cooler. Stopsale issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded Raw chicken 49, 48 on top of cooler against the wall. Stopsale issued.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Product put on top of cooler above 140 adjacent to cold holding products where it was warming surrounding products.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment [saute 1 cooler] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment [SAUTE 2 cooler]incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment [ Top of DESSERTS COOLER] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment [Top of SALAD] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment [MILK AND WINE cooler] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash. Condensation from vents above cookline dripping water directly onto food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food [cutting herbs] with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers on the cookline. Observed several containers of alfredo, tomatoes etc. with encrusted buildup. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris on soda fountain near dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on walkin shelves.
  • Equipment, pans and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cups located in metal cylinders stored without protection from contamination. No lids on the metal cylinders to protect cups stored upright.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee restroom hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in waitstation lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout and some tiles missing.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under dishmachine near drain. 2x Repeat Violation.
  • Observed kitchen floor area(s) covered with standing water. 3xRepeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on ceiling above cookline /prepline.
  • Critical. Manager on duty lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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