- Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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10/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
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3/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens bathroom
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
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7/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 5-15-12.
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag in box soda Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.spices on cooks line
- Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.spices on cooks line
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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5/14/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors - bar.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Products in kitchen refrigerator measured 57F.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - bar.
- Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. Cooks employee training expired.
- Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Observed water pooling in the cooler next to the dishmachine.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towels and paper towels stored in handwash sink in bar.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Hood filters removed for cleaning.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Observed thermometer in kitchen cooler broken.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - kitchen.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair. Peeling paint on ceiling next to the oven.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products (cheese, lasagna, chicken, etc.) in the kitchen refrigerator measured 57F. All PHF moved to working coolers.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin - bar.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of pasta not stored in covered container in storage shed.
- Observed wall next to the microwave soiled with accumulated grease.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna, sausage, and pot. salad in reach-in coolers and walk-in-cooler not date marked.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - 3 compartment sink.
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7/25/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. flour
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. faucet on handsink
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. flour
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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6/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in WIC
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in RIC and WIC
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface,cloth under cutting board
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed equipment in poor repair, ice machine leaking
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bin of bread in WIC Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up,on 2-door RIC
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of water.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale Corrected On Site.
- Observed scoop with handle in contact with salt Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC and WIC
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2/2/2011 | 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, in WIC
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, large white bin Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, inconsistent in WIC
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, WIC
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board
- 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, small cup Corrected On Site.
- Observed scoop with handle in contact with sugar
- Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area, drink on prep
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, knives
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, on hood filters
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates in prep area
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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10/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cold cuts
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pastas, meatballs
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored above baked beans
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag in boxes soda
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour container Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bag in reachin freezer with chicken
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage shed outside
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6/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bar reachin cooler
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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2/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. reachin cooler and reachin freezer
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag in box soda
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. water tray for small white reachin cooler by bar
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.unisex bathroom
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. unisex bathroom Corrected On Site.
- Observed sticking debris accumulated on bar area floor.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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10/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- 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.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler, bag in box soda, sugar container
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. shelves
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar areas
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods & filters
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. thermometer in reachin cooler
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on cooks line
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. utencils in bucket
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. a/c
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. backroom off of bar area
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8/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pastas, sauces
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. dressings near dirty dishes drop off
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt, sugar Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. shelves above 3-comp sink
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. knifes in bucket (kitchen)
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans above walkin cooler
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trash can
- Critical. Bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. walkin cooler
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen walls
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan in walkin cooler
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. numberous areas
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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7/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 3/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/1/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 9/26/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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