- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.all coolers
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10/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most coolers bar area
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45f
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
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2/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomatoes
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most coolers
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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2/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most boards in the kitchen.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Bar area
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most cooler
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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7/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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2/12/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. most kitchen boards
- Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. cook
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. next to blodgett oven area
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. MOST KITCHEN DOOR GASKETS
- Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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9/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dishwashing
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. under construction
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes 47 degrees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
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2/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk-in cooler
- Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. container inside
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed objectionable odors in kitchen area by walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. employee went outside with gloves on came back to the kitchen and he didn't change gloves.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
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8/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sauce.
- Critical - Observed employee drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce 65 degrees.
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Food have wrong label. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice).
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1/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
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10/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
- Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoes.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Eggs must be included in advisory.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48 degrees.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. seafood. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Thermometer calibration method.
- 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. Only 3 employees have it, but one of them is expired. Carlos Moreno 10/29/04, Felipe Chacon and Marcelo Gavilan.
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8/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Observed personal item stored with UTENSILS
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
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1/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
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8/13/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
No report available. | 12/19/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
No report available. | 9/23/2008 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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