The Bar, 309 S 3rd St, Raymond, IA 50667 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: The BAR
Address: 309 S 3rd St, Raymond, IA 50667
Phone: 319-215-8494
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 09/16/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/16/2015Physical Recheck
  • Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing.
    Observation: cooling units throughout out the facility need to have thermometers.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation: 3 compartment sink not draining, women's restroom toilet not flushing. Ice machine also broken and leaking - all need to be addressed.
  • Posting of a valid license
    Observation: food license expired 9/1/2015 - license needs to be renewed. 30 days to renew license before facility will be closed for operating without a valid license.
  • Ventilation hood system and filters designed to be cleanable, prevent dripping, and are adequate to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings
    Observation: hood and vents throughout the facility soiled.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation: facility is not properly using/sanitizing food contact surfaces.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observation: areas throughout the facility missing flooring - floor is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
    Observation: no one on staff has completed the certified food protection manager requirement - have 90 days to fulfill requirement.
  • Slash-resistant and cloth gloves used properly
    Observation: no glove - no bare hand contact allowed on ready to eat foods.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Observation: dishes not being properly sanitized or air dried.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler - need to be up off the floor at least 6 inches.
  • Service sink required
    Observation: no mop sink - can either dump mop water down another drain in facility, but do not dump outside.
  • Warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration
    Observation: facility is not properly sanitizing dishes. Need to follow the wash, rinse, sanitizer, and air dry procedure. Facility has sanitizer, it needs to be used properly.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation: no test strips.
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS)
    Observation: ice machine needs to be cleaned.
  • Smoke free air act
    Observation: no smoking signs posted - also observed smoked cigarettes at bar. No smoking allowed in food facilities.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation: general cleaning needed throughout the facility - under and around equipment - grease built up - and behind equipment and walls. Floor in the walk-in needs to be cleaned.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation: items throughout the walk-in cooler need to be date-marked (lettuce, pizza toppings, coleslaw).
09/08/2015Regular
  • Ventilation hood system and filters designed to be cleanable, prevent dripping, and are adequate to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings
    Observation: hood over grill and fryers needs to be cleaned.
  • Hand drying provided
    Observation: paper towels needed at kitchen hand sink.
  • Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
    Observation: consumer advisory needs to be posted for foods that can be served under cooked (burgers, eggs, prime rib, etc.). If menus are re-printed, advisory needs to be printed in menu, and noted with an * (asterisk). Until new menus are printed, it needs to be posted in the public's view.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: handwash signs needed in men's restroom and at kitchen hand sink.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation: floor needs to be cleaned in front and underneath equipment.
  • Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing.
    Observation: thermometers needed in freezer with pizza meats, and refrigerator by grills (both cooler and freezer areas).
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation: soap needed at kitchen hand sink.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Observation: ice scoop handle stored in the ice in the ice machine.
  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
    Observation: taco meat and sloppy joe's meat past 7 days per date on containers - discarded at time of inspection.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation: items in walk-in cooler and kitchen cooler need to be date-marked (pizza meats, chicken).
12/02/2014Regular
  • Linens- cleaning and storage
    Pots and pans
  • Indoor and outdoor surfaces
    Kitchen
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    store foods up off the floor in walk in freezer and cooler
  • Design and construction of equipment including
    hot oil filtering equipment, can openers, non-food contact surfaces, kick plates, ventilation hood systems filters, bearings and gear boxes, and condenser units
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
    clean hood vent filters
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Kitchen
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
  • Handwashing signage
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Three compartment sink
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
12/18/2013Routine

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