- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cubed chicken 123° Corrective action taken.
- High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Hot potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 115° **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottle stored next to drink cups
- Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
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07/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Left side of fryers.
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Salt and red beans.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
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4/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Reach in cooler/drawers at drive thru.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer /fryer area.
- Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Grill area.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings 120, **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter 48, corrective action taken, iced down lettuce.
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter 49°, **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned sauces. Corrective action taken, discarded any portioned sauces and iced down sauces.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area kitchen
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10/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad reach in cooler and drive thru dressing reach in cooler not capable of maintaining tcs foods below 41°
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chicken reach in
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Back prep
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not date marked
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6/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Open bag rice **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding box macaroni and cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato salad **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plates **Corrected On-Site**
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2/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. romaine lettuce. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/drawers, salad station.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad dressing. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
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9/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- A/C vents greasy in kitchen.
- Critical - Can opener soiled.
- Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees, pepprs and onions 101 degrees.
- Critical - Date marking processed ready to eat PHF not properly date marked, portioned sauces and dressings.
- Dumpster lid open.
- Critical - Employee improperly washed hands not washed for 20 seconds.
- Equipment utensils not properly air dried.
- No hair restraint, restraint not effective.
- Old labels stuck to cleaned food containers.
- Critical - PHF held greater than 41 degrees, riblets in reach in cooler.
- Plumbing system in disrepair hand sink line fryer area.
- Reach in cooler door does not close properly.
- Ready to eat food-use of bowl/non handled container as scoop, sauces in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Stop sale bad temperatures, riblets at 49 degrees.
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4/12/2012 | 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. black beans. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice/sugar. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning. walkin freezer
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. did not wash for 20 seconds.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tray covers. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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12/30/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. cook's line/chicken reach in.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled. condiments not date marked. Corrected On Site.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in/fryer area.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. fryer area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. rice. Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet at dumpster .
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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8/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. white rice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler.Corrected On Site
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. back prep area.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. large to-go pans not inverted.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. back prep.
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3/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- 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.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 200ppm
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. clean silverware stored in wicker basket
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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8/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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. Cold holding dressing cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. iced tea urns
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans, plastic containers) reused for the storage of food.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. spray paint
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3/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro garlic dressings Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed slash-resistant gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. preparation
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
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10/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/23/2009 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/29/2008 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/18/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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