Granite City Food & Brewery, 12801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY
Address: 12801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: 515-224-1300
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 02/15/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Observation: No thermometers available in food prep areas. Thermometer was given to cooks during inspection.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: No employee hand washing signage at hand sink behind bar.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation: Leaking hand sink in front food prep area.
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
    Observation: Uncovered employee drink in food prep area. Was removed during inspection.
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: Light showing under back door, door seal in bad condition.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: Several utensils that were "cleaned" still had food debris on them, meat slicer had food build up, stagnant water sitting under cutting boards in front kitchen area, all cleaned during inspection.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: Working container of rive vinegar was not labeled.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: Most recent inspection report not posted in public view.
  • Frozen PHF/TCS foods are properly slacked and thawed
    Observation: Thawing roast at room temp. Was placed under running water during inspection.
  • Handwashing sinks-Numbers, capacities, location, and placement
    Observation: Bar glasses sitting in hand sink behind bar area restricting access.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: Uncovered container of dried parsley and beef broth paste. Covered during inspection.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation: No sanitizer was available during food prep. Sanitizer buckets were made for all food prep stations during inspection.
02/15/2016Regular
  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
    Sliced ham dated 6/15 and curry sauce dated 6/23 found in the walk in cooler. Products were discarded.
  • Toilet room
    receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Walk in freezer needs a new defrost strip. Replacement was sent but it's not the right part. New part will be here on 6/25. General cleanliness of the establishment needs attention.
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
    Condensation build up on the vents in the prep and warewashing areas causing water dripping into those areas. Service company has been notified.
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Ice machine soiled. Cutting boards are worn with numerous and deep scratches.
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Sliced melons holding at 52* in cook line cooler. Product was destroyed.
  • Designated areas for employees
    use of designated areas by employees
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Ice machine soiled. Cutting boards are worn with numerous and deep scratches. --Shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled. New shelves are on order to replace old shelves.
  • PHF/TCS food that is cooked and cooled on premises is reheated within 2 hours to 165°F or above for 15 seconds for hot holding
    Sauce was holding at 122* in the cook line holding unit. Product was reheated.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Cooling rack of uncovered food in front of the handwashing sink.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Cooked chicken without datemarking in the walk in cooler. Product was discarded.
06/24/2013Routine

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