- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
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10/02/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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1/10/2014 | 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.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
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10/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/13/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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2/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- CONDENSATION FROM WALK IN COOLER FANS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY.
- Critical - EXTINGUISHER NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED TOO HIGH.
- Critical - MANAGER NOT FAMILIAR WITH COOLING PROCESS.
- Critical - NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING (COPIES PROVIDED AT THE TIME).
- Critical - OBSERVED BLADES AT THE FOOD PROCESSOR SOILED WITH OLD RESIDUE.
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A SHELF COVER IN STORAGE AREA.
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A SHELF COVER IN STORAGE AREA.
- OBSERVED CHICKEN COOKED TO 131 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WAS PUT BACK IN TO COOKLINE TO FINISH COOKING.
- OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND MISSING DRAIN PLUG.
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GOING FROM RAW TO COOKED FOOD WITH SAME UTENSILS.
- Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT FAMILIAR WITH COOKING, COOLING, COLD HELD, HOT HELD.
- Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN NECESSARY.
- OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED SMOOTH AND DURABLE, GROUT MISSING IN SOME AREAS.
- Critical - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING JEWELRY OTHER THAN A WEDDING BAND AND ALSO NAIL POLISH.
- OBSERVED FOOD NOT HELD AT 41 DEGREES RIBS, CHICKEN, IN REACH IN COOLER.
- OBSERVED GROOVED CUTTING BOARD.
- Critical - OBSERVED MANAGER INSERTING PROBE THERMOMETER IN RAW CHICKEN AND THEN PROBING COOKED PRODUCTS WITHOUT SANITIZING THERMOMETER.
- OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED.
- OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED CHICKEN.
- Critical - OBSERVED READING COOLER GASKETS SOILED.
- OBSERVED REHEATED FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING NOT REACHING 165 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT FOR HOT HOLDING PORK, BEANS.
- OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKED ITEMS IMPROPERLY LABELED.
- OBSERVED THERMOMETER NOT PROPERLY LOCATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
- OBSERVED UTENSILS HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (COOKED RICE AND SALT).
- OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZER.
- PLUMBING SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR PIPE LEAKING AT PREP SINK.
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7/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.[around rear prep area]
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.[front servive area]
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3/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin cooler next to prep area]
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.[fruit flies next to mop sink]
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.[hanging personal bag]
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9/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
- Clean clothes, hair restraints
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
- Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
- Hot food at proper temperatures
- Foods handled with minimum contact
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1/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- 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.
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8/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut tomatoes at 58 degrees .
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Yellow rice at 117 degrees . Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.Cooked rice in steam table at 117 degrees
- Observed equipment in poor repair.Knife handle
- Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Knife holdster
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Spray hose on prep sink.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food processor
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Heavy rust build up on rack in food storage area.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.Aluminum pan used to store equipment and condiments inside
- Critical. Observed spray hose at cookline used in food preparation reaches the floor when not secured.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps on backdoor
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles cookline area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
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4/15/2010 | Complaint Full | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Soup at steam table at 117 degrees . Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
- Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.Bread racks
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
- Observed take-home food container refilled with potentially hazardous food.
- Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.Walk-in cooler fans
- Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Corrected On Site.
- Ceiling tile missing.Cookline area
- Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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3/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Bulk rice container.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Drain cover(s) missing.Mopsink
- Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in dry storage area.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps under backdoor
- Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage room floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
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9/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/10/2009 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/22/2008 | Complaint Full | Administrative complaint recommended |
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