- No Violations Were Observed
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09/22/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
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07/21/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48°F. Beef 48°F. Potatoes salad 48°F. Salsa 48°F. Pico de gallo 49°F at the walk in cooler . **Warning**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Chicken 48°F. Beef 48°F. Potatoes salad 48°F. Salsa 48°F. Pico de gallo 49°F. Ambient temperature 48°F. **Warning**
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07/17/2014 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sauces 50°F and 72°F made yesterday 04/13/14 in walk in cooler. Stop Sale.
- High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
- High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up towel from floor without changing gloves and washing before continuing to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
- Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
- Intermediate - Container containing toxic substance (soap) not labeled.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at bar blocked by dish rack tray.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed sauces cooling in too deep plastic containers.
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4/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Observed dish racks stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw seafood stored in undrained ice.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper/control device over single-service toto boxes and plates/bowls at cookline.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Kitchen and outside mop sink.
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at cookline used to store metal pot. Handwash sink at bar used to store soiled wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom.
- Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water at handwash sinks not reaching 100°F.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen and at bar.
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11/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh tomato sauce with fresh garlic at 80?F. Corrective action take; food moved to reach in cooler.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed beef and chicken cooling in a very deep container covered with lid.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed three containers of rice at 120?F completely covered with plastic wrap and lids.
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4/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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9/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.rear food prep area
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar area
- 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 handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.food prep handsink
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.produce on floor of walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils in handsink . cookline handsink
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3/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - ground beef in large plastic container cooked at 8 am (off of burner) found at 60 F in walk-in cooler - stirring methods should be implemented and foos should be kept uncovered.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - storing black bar brushes in front servers handsink.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on servers station.
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12/8/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
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9/6/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - walk-in cooler found at an ambient temp. of 50 F.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - on cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed personal care item stored with food - shoes and other personal items stored on top of flour tortilla boxes in dry storage rack next to Walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - raw beef, cooked chicken, cooked beans, soups, dairy product in walk-in cooler all found at 50 F. All product is being iced down immediately.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat salsa in tall reach-in cooler next to office. Corrected On Site.
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9/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - soda can on food prep. area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable - After blue cutting board was scrubbed and ran thru dishmachine, there was still black mold like substance in grooves.
- Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice - cooked shrimp in reach-in cooler.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice - servers station beverages machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area - bug zapper located over microwave on cookline above a tray of clean plates - on top of keg cooler in serves station.
- Observed personal care item stored with food - purse stored on tortilla box. Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system in disrepair - handsink on cookline does not drain properly and has a leaking pipe allowing water onto cookline's floor.
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5/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed server placing sliced lemons in drinks with bare hands. 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 - observed employee handle money/used soiled dishes then utilize hand sanitizer in replacement of hand washing then go on to prepare drinks/scoop ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor - cooling large pots of cooked tomatoes with chiles.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - queso in front counter found at 68 F. Corrected On Site. Refrigerated. Recommended to look up time a public health control application on state's website.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - cooked beef at 71 F, cooked chicken at 125 F on cookline. Corrected On Site. moved to stove.
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2/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice) - pinto beans in walk-in cooler made on 9/12/10 at 7pm found at 60 F. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours - pinto beans in walk-in cooler made on 9/12/10 at 7pm found at 60 F. Repeat Violation. Ice baths, uncover food, stir food as necessary, use very shallow metal pans are recommendations for proper cooling.
- Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice - seafood in reach-in cooler by cookline handwash sink.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice - in large ice machine outside.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - employees must wash hands before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface - flat surface where soda nozzles on front beverage machine gets screwed into.
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9/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - observed 10-15lbs of cooked beans stored to cool in large metal pot where product was cooked and found covered. Temperature of product was 56 F.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours - observed 10-15lbs of cooked beans inside walk-in cooler made at 7pm the previous Night found at 56 F. Corrected On Site. Item was disgarded. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - storing draining aparatus and water jug. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
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4/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - 5 gallon bucket of beans, 5 gallon bucket of shredded chicken found at 50 F in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. food was disgarded.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours - 5 gallon bucket of beans, 5 gallon bucket of shredded chicken found at 50 F in walk-in cooler on 1/20/10 made on 1/19/10. Corrected On Site. food was disgarded.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw shrimp stored over sauce in reach-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - storing avocado pulp. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed - chlorine sanitizing bucket at cookline found at 200+ppm. must be between 50-100ppm.
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1/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed several RTE food items not date marked in the walk-in, salsa, chicken cooked, sauces
- Critical. Observed a pan insert no handle used to scoop beans
- Critical. Observed a dried food debris and rust like substance build up on shelfs in walk-in cooler
- Critical. Observed a dried like food debris gasket of RIC cooks line
- Observed a dust like substance on the fan guards walk-in
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8/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/8/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 4/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 12/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/5/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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