- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( 50 lb bag of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler)
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(reach in cooler at cook line)
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.(imitation Krab thawing at room temperature in prep sink)
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. (Raw chicken stored on shelf above unwashed cabbage in walk n cooler
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. (Waitress dumped ice in hand sink in waitress area)
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( hand sink by dish machine)
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( spray bottle contains pink liquid not labeled at dish area)
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5/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/3/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( cook line) **Warning**
- Basic - Cloth towel used to line food-contact surface. ( plastic glasses stored inverted on cloth towel in waitress area ) **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cook line) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by dish cart in kitchen) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( apron and cell phone in kitchen) **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
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12/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl in rice pot)(plastic bowl in flour)( can in dry rice)
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cook line)
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (covering shelving on shelf below prep table)
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( by dish machine)
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7/30/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic bowl used as scoop in several plastic bulk containers in dry storage)
- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. ( over prep table ceiling tile is hanging)
- Basic - Cloth towel used to line food-contact surface. ( cloth towel used as liner in bottom of container for cup storage in waitress area)
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( on dry storage shelf)
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook at cook line )
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. ( waitress area)
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( rice scoop on buffet in water temping at 72°F, owner voluntarily removed) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( at hand sink by cook line)
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( chicken,egg rolls, beef, in walk in cooler)
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5/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[ reach in cooler temped at 55 degrees F, moved potentially hazardous to walkin cooler]
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[ dry storage area]
- Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[ boiled eggs temped at 54 degrees,moved to walkin cooler, temped at 41 degrees F] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.[ raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked beef]
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11/16/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [ handsink in kitchen ]
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [ 3 reach in coolers in kitchen ]
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[ open beverage container on shelf in kitchen ] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed cloth towel used as shelf cover. [ storing bowls inverted at buffet]
- Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. [ used as lids for pans in walk in cooler ] 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. [ plastic bowl used as scoop in flour ]
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[ rice scoop on buffet ] Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover. [ shelving in kitchen ]
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [ bulk containers with flour not labeled ]
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8/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service ice cream station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Upon callback not complied. Have until next routine inspection to complete.
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5/29/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented cans. coconut milk. Repeat Violation. Upon callback observed two other dented cans of mashed potatoes.
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi holding at 54 degrees F. on buffet. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/17/12. Upon callback sushi found at 64 degreesF.
- Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F. Upon callback not complied.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service ice cream station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Upon callback not complied.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored over vegetables in cookline-pepsi cooler. Upon callback not complied.observed raw chicken over vegetables
- Critical - Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in first sink . Upon callback not complied.
- Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine. Repeat Violation. Upon callback not complied.
- Violation: 24-03-1 Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons at ice cream station not presented so that only handles are touched. Upon callback not complied.
- Critical - Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Upon callback not ccomplied.
- Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training expired. dates on certificates expired 3/10/11. Upon callback no proof of training available.
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3/19/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage area
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline-pepsi cooler holding at 45 degrees F.
- Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried chicken holding at 112 degrees F. on buffet. This violation must be corrected by : 3/17/12.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. uncovered noodles, scallions and ice cream cones and toppings in buffet area
- Critical - Employee training expired. dates on certificates expired 3/10/11.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish area blocked by cart of clean dishes. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F.
- Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons at ice cream station not presented so that only handles are touched
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
- Observed build-up of grease and food debris on nonfood-contact surface. in between fryers
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
- Critical - Observed dented cans. coconut milk. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in first sink
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler and freezer
- Observed gaskets with residue build-up. cookline
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice and soy sauce
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken stored over raw beef and shrimp in walk in cooler
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop at buffet in 110 degrees F. water. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed knife block in use to store knives. prep area.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken holding at 45 degrees F. in cookline-pepsi cooler. Corrected On Site. all potentially hazardous foods placed into proper refrigeration. This violation must be corrected by : 3/17/12.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi holding at 54 degrees F. on buffet. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/17/12.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimp stored over cooked eggrolls in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored over vegetables in cookline-pepsi cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. raw beef stored with raw seafood in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine bucket over 400ppm.
- Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. cookline coolers, walk in cooler
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice holding at 108 degrees F. in steamer. Corrected On Site. product reheated to 179 degrees F. This violation must be corrected by : 3/17/12.
- Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. plates at buffet
- Critical - Self-service ice cream station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar on cookline and flour in storage area
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3/16/2012 | Complaint Full | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Violation: 21-17-1 Observed kitchen wiping cloth bucket with cloudy, soiled water, no sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
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2/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Dishwash area handsink blocked by tray of clean silverware.]
- Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitation crab used at buffet. Product made withfish and crab extract per label. Buffet line does not identify as "krab".
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. [Certified food manager not present. 6 food handling employees present. No other certified food manager present.]
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - Observed 4 live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. [While cutting clean vegetables.] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed dented cans. [Lychee] Corrected On Site by removing from service for return to supplier.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Rice spatula at buffet in 82degF water.]
- Observed kitchen wiping cloth bucket with cloudy, soiled water, no sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Crab salad at buffet, 54degF] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. [Raw shrimp thawing in standing water in container in kitchen.] Corrected On Site by draining, rinsing and immediately cooking shrimp.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. [Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler.] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Foods cooling in warm oven, not properly cooling and not maintaining hot hold temperatures. Cooked pork, ribs, potatoes in opened-door oven between 74degF and 125degF at start of inspection. Doors closed during inspection with oven turned off. Temperatures of food rising to 80degF to 118degF.] Corrected On Site by refigerating items.
- Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. [Over open trays of unshelled nuts and ice cream cones.]
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at 2 stations. Corrected On Site.
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12/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade soiled
- Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. fish in water in walkin Corrected On Site. drained and re iced
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in freezer under rack
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cans opened and food stored in cans on shelf open
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. chicken case used for broccoli storage Corrected On Site. put broccoli in har plastic container
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. egg foyoung at 122 Corrected On Site.discar ed
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2/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. open dented can in reach in cooler
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.date marking not observed
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab setting on top cold lline at 50 degrese ambient air temp inside is 41
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in old pepsi reach in line cooler
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. open no 10 can of bean paste open and oyster sauces open in dry storage
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork above raw veggie in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in line reach in cooler
- Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. using chicken box from raw delivery foe preped broccoli
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cook putting cooked noodles from sink drain board to bus pan with bare hands
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cook handling cooked ribs with bare hands at cook line
- Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. all bottom shelves are covered in card board soiled with food debris and gase
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside of blue bins
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at any hand sink in kitchen
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. no soap in any hand sink in kitchen
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 co2 tanks not secured
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10/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. bucket with frozen shrimp in standing water
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of chicken wating to be cut on floor
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag on follr in walk in cooler of carrots and cabage
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open can of bean paste on shelf in dry storage Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. several cuttingboards worn and badly groved
- Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Black bebris outside from water and grease on ground
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. food debris around dumpster foul smell
- Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. flys in fly paper in kitchen
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. live and dead in fly paper
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. flys swarming outside back door
- Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storage
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7/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not date marked
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp stored on top of grapes
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of veggies on floor in walk in cooler
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. open hoisen sause sti l in can
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside of food containers has old food buildup
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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4/14/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. dark groves on cutting board
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. open cans used for storage for bean paste and hoysen sause
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bottom shelf ned with oil soaked card board
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4/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking observed
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw mussels stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken stored above cooked in reach in cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bucket of orange on floor under prep table
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at cook line
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
- Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. back door has trash old food dark grease splash
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen
- Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. metamucil stored above food on cook line
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12/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout joints missing
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8/19/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Food contaminated by employees/consumers not discarded. open can of ground beans dry stored in dry storage still in can
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking observed
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. line 1 door reach in on cook line all items at 46 degrese
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimp stored above cooked egg rolls
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above cooked pasta in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler veggies and melons directly on floor
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washed hands in prep sink
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. buckets under shelk in kitchen
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife stored in crack between table and cold line
- Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. trash garbage on grounds at back door in dark splash area
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. silverware in hand sink
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. clean dishes stored in front of hand sink at dish machine
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage of clean silverware in hand wash sink by 3 bay sink
- Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. liquid garbage in dumpster
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. thick and black with foul smells
- Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 8 fly papers hanging above food prep area covered with many flies
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. many flies in kitchen
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout joints missing
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in floor has standing water
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in missing grout joints
- Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. baby in kitchen playing
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8/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 6/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 6/1/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 2/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 2/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 11/5/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 11/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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