East Buffet, 2750 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: EAST BUFFET
Address: 2750 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/28/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
09/28/2012Routine
  • Critical: An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours of cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 70°F to 41°F or below within 4 hours following cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food on display is not protected from contamination by the use of packaging, sneeze guards, or other effective means.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
09/21/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/28/2012Complaint
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
06/18/2012Routine
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
02/20/2012Routine
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
12/07/2011Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/30/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Raw shellfish consumer information message was not displayed at point of sale.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required.
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces are not being sanitized before use.
  • Critical: Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility.
  • Critical: There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Packaged food is stored in direct contact with ice or water.
  • A sign prohibiting the reuse of soiled tableware is not posted.
  • Bulk food is not handled /dispensed in a manner described in $1901 of this Part.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • Garbage, rubbish or refuse was not handled in accordance with Part XXVII of the State Sanitary Code.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • There is litter on the premises.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
  • Employee's outer clothes are not clean.
09/23/2011Complaint
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
06/23/2011Routine
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
02/04/2011Routine
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
11/04/2010Complaint
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
08/03/2010Routine
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
04/05/2010Routine
  • Critical: Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
10/12/2009Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law.
  • Food on display is not protected from contamination by the use of packaging, sneeze guards, or other effective means.
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.
  • Liquid waste from cleaning in garbage area is not disposed of through a sanitary sewage system.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
04/30/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Food meets the definition of adulterated.
  • Critical: Food package was not in good condition exposing the food to adulteration or potential contamination.
  • Critical: Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical: Raw shellfish consumer information message is not displayed on tag of sack of unshucked oysters.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: A sufficient quantity of hot water is not provided to meet the peak demands in the food establishment.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food on display is not protected from contamination by the use of packaging, sneeze guards, or other effective means.
  • Bulk food is not handled /dispensed in a manner described in $1901 of this Part.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.
  • Liquid waste from cleaning in garbage area is not disposed of through a sanitary sewage system.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
  • Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.
04/23/2009Routine

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