- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Back kitchen area.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under stoves.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Shelf next to large ice machine.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back kitchen area.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. On shelf in back kitchen across from large mixer.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry storage area and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw eggs on cooks line. Employed iced the eggs.
- High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line. Employee iced down the eggs.
- 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. 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. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
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08/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Reach in cooler and reach in freezers and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of food in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees restroom.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large ice bin in back kitchen area.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. Near large boilers.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Not working in back kitchen area near hood system, damaged light shield in back kitchen area near wooden prep table.
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Not operating near dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar area.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walk in coolers. Large white containers in back kitchen area.
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid pest chemicals near aquarium.
- 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. Walk in coolers
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near dish machine area.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near cooksline and dish machine area.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near Dishmachine area v **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer near dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
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4/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large white flour bin.
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of food in walk in freezer.
- Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large pots on floor in back kitchen area.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area over prep table.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. On service line.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line.
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near dish machine area turned off.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Over prep area in back kitchen area.
- Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Back kitchen area near large mixer on prep table.
- Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Back linen towel on cooks line.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walk in cooler.
- 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. Slicing vegetables.
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Service area hand-sink.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
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9/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes walk in freezer
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. On prep line across from cooksline
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Large white bin lid broken in dry storage room
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield broken near back kitchen stoves.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area and cooksline
- Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Walkin cooler and walk in freezer
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs over produce. Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Across from cooks line
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bins in back kitchen.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area and cooksline
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar area and cooksline
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler and walk in freezer
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3/25/2013 | 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.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. walkin cooler and rice cooker
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
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7/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
- Critical - Toxic items properly stored
- Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Plumbing installed and maintained
- Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
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9/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in sliding glass door refrigerator.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - men's restroom.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Using "Food Safety First" for employees training but no training records available.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan covers in sliding glass door refrigerator and walk-in coolers.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor - soy sauce in five gallon buckets.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - sliding glass door refrigerator.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch mixed in water on cooks line measured 85F. Product moved to working cooler to control temperature.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - milk in sliding glass door refrigerator.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above spring roll pastry.
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Cooked foods in the walk-in freezer not date marked.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked ragoons and other cooked foods in reach-in coolers and walk-in coolers not date marked.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb next to the fish tank.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces and spices in plastic containers not labeled to it's content.
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8/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, RIC in front area next to 2door display RIC
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, by fire extinguisher
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, womens restroom
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mens restroom
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, hood filters inside kitchen area
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, WIC
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, in rice bin inside dry storage area
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, inside container of wheat starch
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, plastic bags in WIC with noodles inside
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, RIC front area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw eggs over RTE pork in WIC Corrected On Site.
- Observed scoop with handle in contact with large bins with flour and sugar
- Critical - Observed small flies in kitchen.
- Observed small hole in ceiling in dry storage room
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
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3/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans of oyster sauce
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC & RIC
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, in WIC and RIC
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in RIC
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor, large buckets of sauce in prep area and WIC and WIF
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice scoop
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, spoon with laddle
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure, copy was issued to operator, this will be corrected by next routine inspection
- Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, on cookline
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, RIC
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cracked
- Observed utensils in poor condition, knife
- Critical. Observed damaged/inaccurate thermometer at hot holding unit
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters, and stove
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on RIC
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates in prep area
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, small bowls in prep area
- Observed water draining onto floor surface, grass growing behind stand up freezers
- Plumbing system in disrepair, hws in prep area has an out of order sign
- Plumbing system in disrepair, mop dink clogged
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb next to fish tank
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, around 30 dry mice droppings in dry storage room. Invoice shows service date for 9/15/10
- Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor, in dishwashing area
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, can of propane
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise, in mop sink area
- Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only, in mop sink area inside dry storage room Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by soda boxes
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9/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. corn starch ? Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken above raw fish Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with soiled clothing. chef jacket Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods filters
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. butcher knife
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.employee bathroom
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.employee bathroom
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
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6/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin coolers
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
- 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. wheat starch 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler. servers area
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. mop sink
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near storage room
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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3/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. servers area
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
- Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- 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 food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods filters
- Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employee bathroom
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishroom area Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
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12/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer and dry storage
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- 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. rice, flour bin
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- 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.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in walkin coolers
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in dry storage
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
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9/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/23/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/10/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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