Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant, 9255 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VALLARTA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9255 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617-5501
License #: 3910307
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Handles and sides of equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Throughout establishment **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in back prep room **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish pit **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dish pit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Handles and sides of equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Throughout establishment **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in back prep room **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish pit **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dish pit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Stuffed peppers 48°f pork 48°f cheese 48°f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish pit **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish pit **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dish room **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leak in room going into kitchen. Multiple areas in kitchen and in dining room operator is advised to not do any food prep under leaks and no patrons are to be seated under leaks. Until ceiling is repaired 60 day warning **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Wood placed where tile belongs **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dish room **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leak in room going into kitchen. Multiple areas in kitchen and in dining room operator is advised to not do any food prep under leaks and no patrons are to be seated under leaks. Until ceiling is repaired 60 day warning **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Wood placed where tile belongs **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dish room **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over chorizo and lard **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back prep **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back prep **Warning**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dish sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen counters
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dish room
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action. Foods moved to freezer. Ice and water replenished
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
1/7/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelving **Warning**
8/30/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Glass bowl used as scoop **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of food storage bins **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in dish sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Chef knife on hot line **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. In dinning room **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout the kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 10 in dinning room. 2 under 3 compartment sink. 12 in bar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook **Warning**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Peroxide stored with food **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in bag of sugar in dining room. 30 live under prep table on cooks line. 2 live under steam table on cooks line 5 live in bar service area all in various stages of life. This must be corrected by 8-30-2013 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On chemical shelf and all other places where dead and alive roaches where found **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live roach found in bag of sugar in dinning room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelving **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Outside of all food bins **Warning**
8/29/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • 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.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach-in cooler in service area
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Through out kitchen
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. In bar
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.through out kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage rusted
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Bare wood divider in 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cooks line
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 45 on cooks line re-iced **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Server scooping chips with only one glove on using both hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and guacamole 44? re-iced **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Bare handing of raw chicken on cooks line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In preperation area ,dish washing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Chipping and rusted bins
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in cooler across cook line)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler fan area)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single used gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(through out kitchen)
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(bags of onion in storeroom)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(shelf at dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in cooler across cook line - all PHF discarded)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storage area)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(reach in cooler across cook line)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws at bar)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(kitchen)
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.(dish washing area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar)
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.beans at 115,rice at 105 both items reheated Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar,kitchen ,dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.barewood divider on 3compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.kitchen shelves Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hose attached in dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese on cooks line 75 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap on bottom of backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).cheese
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. cooked soups,sauces,meats in walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.service area
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.wet towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted walk-in racks Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,freezer door off 1 hinge and handle broken Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood piece of 2 x 4 afixed to top of divider on 3compartment sink basins 2 and 3
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishwashing area Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap on bottom of backdoor
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.kItchen Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bare concrete floors in kitchen ,areas in dishwashing area beginning to show erosion
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.service area in kitchen ,dishwashing /prep area
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt. cooks line handsink "vanity",wall behind chip bins , prep area,storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.dishwashing area
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage ,walk-in
11/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bare concrete floors in kitchen ,areas in dishwashing area beginning to show erosion
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishwashing area Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage ,walk-in
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.service area
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 11/13/11.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood piece of 2 x 4 afixed to top of divider on 3compartment sink basins 2 and 3
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. line and dishwashing area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.originaly sited on 11/15/10 Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filter
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.wet towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.kItchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.service area in kitchen ,dishwashing /prep area
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3compartment sink Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting fRuit at bar with no gloves,scooping cheese sauce out of containers in walk-in to reheat without glove or utensil Repeat Violation. originaly sited on 11/15/10 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.gallon of haiwian punch in ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. hose for cleaning flooe attached to faucet and stored in handsink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.cooks line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.service area,cooks line
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,freezer door off 1 hinge and handle broken Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.to go tins not inverted
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. chip bins,bean and rice bins
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt. cooks line handsink "vanity",wall behind chip bins , prep area,storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cooks line,preparation area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap on bottom of backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked soups,sauces,meats in walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted walk-in racks Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.seating guest handling menus and silverware then portioning chips into basket to serve,repeating for next guest all with same single service gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.dishwashing area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt Repeat Violation.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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.in walk-in
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK DOOR
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. preparation area shelves
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. preparation /dishwashing area
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cooks line
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.dishwashing area
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DOOR BROKEN ON WALK-IN This violation must be corrected by : 4/5/11.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. preparation area shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. preparation /dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK DOOR
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in walk-in This violation must be corrected by : 4/5/11.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cooks line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.in walk-in
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.dishwashing area
4/4/2011Routine - 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.walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.dishwashing area
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. damaged concrete floors in kit,dishwashing area
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles in bathroom hallway
11/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken @45,shrimp @45,beef @47, veggies @47 all moved to walk-in coole Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cooks line reach-in
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. external read 30 degrees and reach-in was at 46
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over veggies ,beef over veggies in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,storage
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. braclets,rings and ear rings other than aloud on cooks
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.cooks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. eating at preparation table
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cooks
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. storage shelves ,racks and bottom shelves on preparation tables rusted in cooks line area ,dishwashing area and storage room
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach-in and walk-in
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen ,bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in storage.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.dishwashing area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. damaged concrete floors in kit,dishwashing area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. kitchen ,walk-in freezer
  • Observed hole in wall. by sink and ice machine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. preparation area,cook line dishwashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.cooks line
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles in bathroom hallway
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen ,bathroom hallways
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. dish soap and other cleaner on same shelf with fryer oil
  • Critical. Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed. For reporting purposes only. storage
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. only one training book on site operator must have one for each employee filled out aftern90 days of employment
9/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in WICOOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed WICOOLER shelves rusting.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed glass cleanser stored by condiments. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box stored on WICOOLER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered stuffed potatoes in WICOOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda gun holsters at bar.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of refrigerator.
  • Observed residue build-up on WICOOLER shelves.
  • Observed tea spoons stored with handles downward in container.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at mopsink faucet hose bibb.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with food debris in dish room.
  • Employees' coats stored on food shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.....under bar.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored over bell peppers in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of chest freezer soiled with food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of beer cooler soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in WICOOLER.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in kitchen.
  • Spoons are stored with handles downwards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.....dish machine area.
  • Observed debris behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed paint cans stored above can goods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit sign not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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