Pierogi Grill, 1535 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pierogi Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1535 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6215987
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/24/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken and pork.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Dry storage room.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Roaches under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
08/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 in dish washing area, 2 in trap behind old equipment in front servers area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken and pork.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Dry storage room.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Roaches under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Meat tenderizer.
  • 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. Kielbasa 45°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork over potatoes in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 all under 3 compartment sink.
08/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups on floor in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By 2 comp sink.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave interior rusting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Large spoon handle broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. Pierogis.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By back kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Wrench on shelf in storage area over soda boxes. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Oven cleaner hanging on shelf by back prep table and in storage area over soda boxes.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans and bowls resting on sink in dish washing area, trash can in front of sink by 2 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Shelf by back door.
07/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Bar area.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave rusting on interior.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Multiple locations whe pipes lead into ceiling.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Middle of kitchen near deli-style reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Wrench on dry storage (old walk-in cooler) shelf with food items.
07/02/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Bar area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Lettuce n walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind ice machine.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on utensil rack, jackets on rack in dry storage area (old walk-in cooler), backpack and hat on soda rack.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave rusting on interior.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several throughout,
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Multiple locations whe pipes lead into ceiling.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Middle of kitchen near deli-style reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Wrench on dry storage (old walk-in cooler) shelf with food items.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at bar area, multiple items on steam table.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By soda rack and on chemical shelf.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pierogi on counter 72°, sausage 46°, sour cream 62°, pasta 47°, pork 45°.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine and started to re bleach paper.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washing area.
6/30/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage by 2 comp sink.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on clean dry rack on cook line, backpack hanging from soda rack, jacket on shelf by and above food in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar pans on clean dry rack.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lexans.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Lids, to-go containers, cups in bar area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken, cheese.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage by 2 comp sink.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on clean dry rack on cook line, backpack hanging from soda rack, jacket on shelf by and above food in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar pans on clean dry rack.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli-style reach-in cooler not holding temp.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lexans.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near ground by back door.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Steam table foods not all covered.
  • 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. Sausage 50°, sour cream 53°, potato pancake batter 48°.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gravy 107°.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dish machine area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By 2 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Women's restroom
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/ freezer
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Bar area
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Bar area reach in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf near office/ walk in freezer
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.with accumulated ice
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface turning to ice , walk in freezer
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - empty container of sanitizer replaced ; service provider called this day for service
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons with bare hands, bar
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods moved to walk in freezer for quick chill (temperature adjusted on reach in cooler ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Stuffed cabbage **Corrected On-Site**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dishwashing and kitchen area shelves.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.kitchen
4/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By office
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Dry storage
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions near ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing and damaged in food prep area in kitchen near double sink
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dishwashing and kitchen area shelves.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in dry storage area
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. More than 10 dead roaches on shelf in dry storage
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in plastic wrap dispenser, 6 live roaches inside foil dispenser on prep table - cardboard boxes removed to outside
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.kitchen
4/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic cups at front beverage station
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Mixer , dry storage
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Deli area
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Wash water in center sink next to sanitizer water
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer opposite stoves
  • Critical - Observed interior of first microwave soiled. Kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.to go container not inverted, shelf in deli area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner at front beverage station, bar areas and dish washing area
11/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
4/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler near walk in cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at bar
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. temporarily moved to walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. front area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups front area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. deli area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer near dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled container in bulk sugar, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of breads, walk in freezer
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-13-1 Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.[pierogi on menu say hand made, come in pre-made with package that says homestyle] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in upright freezer ]
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[huge bucket of ice under cooling unit, in freezer, from leak]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[walls and ceiling of walkin have mold-like build up]
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[walkin fans]
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[main walkin ]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[in kitchen ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[in dishroom ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[in kitchen ] Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs hanging on oven doors]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[walkin fans]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[plate warmer area]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[before applying gloves]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[cook using bare hands to put vegetable on plate]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[employee handling bread]
  • Critical - Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.[pierogi on menu say hand made, come in pre-made with package that says homestyle] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[at waitstaff area] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[huge bucket of ice under cooling unit, in freezer, from leak]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[soup 61 degrees, feta 54 degrees, pasta 62 degrees reach in in kitchen --operator states, in reachin less than 4 hours- moved to walkin cooler by freezer to cool-] Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walkin cooler holding potentially hazardous food dairy, beef, pork 45-48 degrees F internal] operator found breaker off--turned on. This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/11.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[lunchon ham, cheese]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[walls and ceiling of walkin have mold-like build up]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at 3 compartment sink]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in upright freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in walkin freezer]
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[cabbage rolls, pasta]
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[all cooking equipment ]
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.[by handsink prep table]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[at handsink in kitchen ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in walkin freezer]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[on cooking equipment ]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Critical - Observed food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.[menu states homemade pierogis--actually come in frozen]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin freezer]
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream 46 degrees in reachin in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[on upright freezer]
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese deli case in market 42-45 degrees internal temps]
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[meat deli case in market sausage 43-45 deees]
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[throughout ]
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[all cooking equipment ]
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink at bar]
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.[by handsink prep table]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler ]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[in 4/2010 establishment added a market area with 3 deli cases. Items are stored in deli cases and sliced as needed by employees. There is no handsink in this area.] This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/10]. Repeat Violation.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese deli case in market 42-45 degrees internal temps]
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[meat deli case in market sausage 43-45 deees]
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[throughout ]
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[all cooking equipment ]
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink at bar]
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.[by handsink prep table]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler ]
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[in 4/2010 establishment added a market area with 3 deli cases. Items are stored in deli cases and sliced as needed by employees. There is no handsink in this area.] This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/10]. Repeat Violation.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[flour, sugar]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reachin on cookline 44-45 degreese dairy and pork]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walkin cooler 43-48 degrees beef, rice, cooked vegetable ]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walkin 43 degrees cooked cabbage, 47 degrees soup, 45 degrees beef]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[meat deli case in market sausage 43-45 deees]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese deli case in market 42-45 degrees internal temps]
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin cooler by ice machine ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[throughout ]
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[before applying gloves]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[all cooking equipment ]
  • Observed soda boxes with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink at bar]
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[3 compartment sink at bar]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[toilet in ladies restroom ]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[cabbage in handsink ]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[by handsink prep table]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler ]
  • Light not functioning.over prep sink
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.[by reachin on cookline ]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[in 4/2010 establishment added a market area with 3 deli cases. Items are stored in deli cases and sliced as needed by employees. There is no handsink in this area.] This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/10]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.[did not know cold holdingb41 deees or below or hot holding 135 degrees or above]
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.[person was just washing and rinsing dishes]
10/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair....handsink in kitchen--hot water not working.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under/behind cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations were done---grocery section added to rear dining room.--no handsink here
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...all cooked foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter temps at 80 F--reachin cooler opposite fryer. Corrected On Site....all phf here placed in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...reachin cooler opposite fryer not turned on after cleaning. Corrected On Site...unit emptied and turned on.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...walkin cooler..2nd set of shelves--raw chicken above diced melon, raw chicken above potatoes, raw seafood above potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.--walkin cooler--1st set of shelves--flats of raw eggs stored above sliced vegetable.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler---buckets of foods, case of sausage.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer--chicken gyro.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location....ladel/tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine...no chlorine testing strips.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...0ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...opposite fryer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on stove burner grates.
  • Observed build-up of grease on ventilation hood filters...stove area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor...large pots behind Vulcan oven.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair....handsink in kitchen--hot water not working.
  • Critical. Handsoap lacking at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking paper towels.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under/behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind reachin cooler opposite fryer.
  • Observed hole in wall...behind dishmachine...under left side of 3bay sink.
  • Observed hole in ceiling...above sodabox rack.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry...drystorage room.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.---grocery section--designated exit blocked by tree.
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only...gasoline container in drystorage room...shelves near back of room.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...drystorage room.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations were done---grocery section added to rear dining room.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--cooked sausage,rice, cooked meats.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....walkin cooler---shelves on left---flats of raw eggs stored above butter blocks.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor...walkin freezer --cases of pierogies.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer----beef.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...salad cooler near dining room.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beer cooler at bar polish beer tap.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed large ice buildup on shelves in walkin freezer on right side of compressor area.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored......red tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on drystorage room floor...near walkin freezer...under potatoes shelves.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall....under left side of 3bay sink by dishmachine.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--cooked sausage,rice, cooked meats.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken in walkin cooler temperature at 48 F
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...cooling food in large pot in walkin cooler ---put in small containers first.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures..salad cooler near dining area...only vegetable here.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...walkin cooler temperature at 48 F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....walkin cooler---shelves on left---flats of raw eggs stored above butter blocks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin freezer --cases of pierogies.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer----beef.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...employee touching baked potatoes with barehand while peeling skin off.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...salad cooler near dining room.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....salad cooler near dining room.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beer cooler at bar polish beer tap.
  • Observed large ice buildup on shelves in walkin freezer on right side of compressor area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored......red tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...at end of bar --blocked by purse.
  • Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking paper towel.
  • Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking handsoap.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...near wall.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on drystorage room floor...near walkin freezer...under potatoes shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor--under shelves.
  • Observed hole in wall....under left side of 3bay sink by dishmachine.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food...shoes stod in room near bags of onions/potatoes.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food...walkin cooler---pair of shoes stored on shelves with vegetables/meat.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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