IHOP # 1298, 7521 US 31, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IHOP # 1298
Type: Restaurant
Address: 7521 US 31, Indianapolis, IN 46227
County: Marion
License #: 200475
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: PEST CONTROL INVOICES HAVE BEEN EMAILED AS SERVICES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN FOGGED TWICE AND THEY ARE DUE FOR ANOTHER FOGGING TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 4. PLEASE CONTINUE TO FAX SERVICE REPORTS, REMOVE DEAD PESTS AND MONITOR FOR ACTIVITY.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: REPAIR STAINLESS STEEL PANEL BEHIND FLAT GRILL. PANEL IS LOOSE AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER. TILE AND GROUT WORK HAS BEEN ORDERED.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER. TILE AND GROUT WORK HAS BEEN ORDERED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER. TILE AND GROUT WORK HAS BEEN ORDERED.
11/03/2014Recheck
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: OBSERVED COCKROACH BY FLAT GRILL AND DRAIN. PEST CONTROL INVOICE EMAILED BY GENERAL MANAGER. PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE AGAIN PRIOR TO NEXT RECHECK.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: REPAIR STAINLESS STEEL PANEL BEHIND FLAT GRILL. PANEL IS LOOSE AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER. TILE AND GROUT WORK HAS BEEN ORDERED.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER. TILE AND GROUT WORK HAS BEEN ORDERED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER. TILE AND GROUT WORK HAS BEEN ORDERED.
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN THOROUGHLY UNDER FLAT GRILL
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Flat grill
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: CLEAN SODA NOZZLES (PEPSI) MORE FREQUENTLY.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected on site)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. FAUCET IS LEAKING AT KITCHEN HAND SINK; REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON IS CORRECTING AT THIS TIME. 2. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OUT OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. (DRAIN BY FLAT GRILL AND BY WALK IN FREEZER ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS)
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. FAUCET IS LEAKING AT KITCHEN HAND SINK; REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON IS CORRECTING AT THIS TIME. 2. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OUT OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. (DRAIN BY FLAT GRILL AND BY WALK IN FREEZER ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS)
    Location: Kitchen (back)
10/27/2014Recheck
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected on site)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES HANGING ON HAND SINK. DO NOT STORE ON HAND SINK.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: PEST CONTROL SERVICE OCTOBER 12, 2014. OBSERVED COCKROACH ON FLOOR NEXT TO FLAT GRILL. ROACH ENTERED FLOOR DRAIN BY FLAT GRILL. ENSURE FLOOR DRAINS ARE CLEANED AND AREA UNDER FLAT GRILL IS CLEANED THOROUGHLY.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP ON BACK DOOR.
    Location: -
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: REPAIR STAINLESS STEEL PANEL BEHIND FLAT GRILL. PANEL IS LOOSE AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE BROKEN:1. AROUND TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN2. FLOOR BY BACK DOOR. 3. REPLACE THE GROUT AROUND TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN THOROUGHLY UNDER FLAT GRILL
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Flat grill
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: CLEAN SODA NOZZLES (PEPSI) MORE FREQUENTLY.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected on site)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. FAUCET IS LEAKING AT KITCHEN HAND SINK; REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON IS CORRECTING AT THIS TIME. 2. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OUT OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. (DRAIN BY FLAT GRILL AND BY WALK IN FREEZER ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS)
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. FAUCET IS LEAKING AT KITCHEN HAND SINK; REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON IS CORRECTING AT THIS TIME. 2. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OUT OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. (DRAIN BY FLAT GRILL AND BY WALK IN FREEZER ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS)
    Location: Kitchen (back)
10/20/2014Routine
  • Pests/rodents (corrected)
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: NUMEROUS ROACHES BEHIND GRILLS ON COOKLINE.
    Location: Cook line
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS DURING RECHECK INSPECTION. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EDUCATED ON FOOD HANDLING AND TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CLEAN FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE ON COOKSLINE. REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS. IMPROVE CLEANLINESS TO AVOID PESTS.
    Location: Cook line
09/10/2014Non-Illness Complaint Recheck
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: NUMEROUS ROACHES BEHIND GRILLS ON COOKLINE.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CLEAN FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE ON COOKSLINE. REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS. IMPROVE CLEANLINESS TO AVOID PESTS.
    Location: Cook line
09/03/2014Non-Illness Complaint
  • Mechanical equipment (corrected)
    Heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning or other mechanical equipment not installed, operated and/or maintained according to manufacturers instructions.
    Correction: All mechanical equipment must be used in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
    Comments: REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING IN KITCHEN AREA TO AVOID CONDENSATION BUILD UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: FRENCH TOAST MIX OUT ON EDGE OF GRILL, NOT HELD BELOW 41 DEGREES F. DISCARDED. MIX CONTAINS EGGS AND MUST BE STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION.
    Location: Cook line
  • Protected outer openings (corrected)
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: GAP UNDER BACK DOOR, DUE TO BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    Location: -
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected on site)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: GREASE DUMPSTER LID OPEN.SIDE SLIDING DOORS ON DUMPSTER ARE OPEN. KEEP ALL LIDS AND OPENINGS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected on site)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: GREASE DUMPSTER LID OPEN.SIDE SLIDING DOORS ON DUMPSTER ARE OPEN. KEEP ALL LIDS AND OPENINGS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Unnecessary litter (corrected)
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. TRASH AND LITTER ON THE GROUND IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: ATTACH STAINLESS STEEL PANEL TO WALL BEHIND FLAT GRILL.
    Location: Cook line
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARD.
    Location: Cook line
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COLD TOP COOLER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM BENEATH JUICE AND EGGS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: REPAIR UPRIGHT COOLER ON COOKSLINE.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL BEHIND SPRAYER SINK IN DISHROOM.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: CINNAMON SPREAD IN DRY STORAGE IS NOT COVERED DUE TO SPOON BEING STORED IN CONTAINER.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. CLEAN HANDLES ON COLD TOP, ON THE UNDER SIDE SOILED. 2. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. UNDERSIDE OF SHELVES IS SOILED WHERE DRESSINGS AND PANCAKE MIX IS STORED.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. CLEAN HANDLES ON COLD TOP, ON THE UNDER SIDE SOILED. 2. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. UNDERSIDE OF SHELVES IS SOILED WHERE DRESSINGS AND PANCAKE MIX IS STORED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
    Location: Kitchen
  • In use utensil storage (corrected on site)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: DISCONTINUE STORING KNIVES BETWEEN COLD TOP AND STEAM TABLE.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Cold top
06/11/2014Recheck
  • Mechanical equipment
    Heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning or other mechanical equipment not installed, operated and/or maintained according to manufacturers instructions.
    Correction: All mechanical equipment must be used in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
    Comments: REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING IN KITCHEN AREA TO AVOID CONDENSATION BUILD UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: FRENCH TOAST MIX OUT ON EDGE OF GRILL, NOT HELD BELOW 41 DEGREES F. DISCARDED. MIX CONTAINS EGGS AND MUST BE STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION.
    Location: Cook line
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: GAP UNDER BACK DOOR, DUE TO BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    Location: -
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected on site)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: GREASE DUMPSTER LID OPEN.SIDE SLIDING DOORS ON DUMPSTER ARE OPEN. KEEP ALL LIDS AND OPENINGS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected on site)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: GREASE DUMPSTER LID OPEN.SIDE SLIDING DOORS ON DUMPSTER ARE OPEN. KEEP ALL LIDS AND OPENINGS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Unnecessary litter
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. TRASH AND LITTER ON THE GROUND IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: ATTACH STAINLESS STEEL PANEL TO WALL BEHIND FLAT GRILL.
    Location: Cook line
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARD.
    Location: Cook line
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COLD TOP COOLER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM BENEATH JUICE AND EGGS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: REPAIR UPRIGHT COOLER ON COOKSLINE.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL BEHIND SPRAYER SINK IN DISHROOM.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: CINNAMON SPREAD IN DRY STORAGE IS NOT COVERED DUE TO SPOON BEING STORED IN CONTAINER.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. CLEAN HANDLES ON COLD TOP, ON THE UNDER SIDE SOILED. 2. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. UNDERSIDE OF SHELVES IS SOILED WHERE DRESSINGS AND PANCAKE MIX IS STORED.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. CLEAN HANDLES ON COLD TOP, ON THE UNDER SIDE SOILED. 2. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. UNDERSIDE OF SHELVES IS SOILED WHERE DRESSINGS AND PANCAKE MIX IS STORED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
    Location: Kitchen
  • In use utensil storage (corrected on site)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: DISCONTINUE STORING KNIVES BETWEEN COLD TOP AND STEAM TABLE.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Cold top
06/03/2014Routine
  • Hand sink soiled (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility is soiled.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be maintained clean at all times.
    Comments: ENSURE HAND SINK IS KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
12/16/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/06/2013Non-Illness Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/30/2013Non-Illness Complaint
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected on site)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: TOTALLY AWESOME CLEANER STORED NEXT TO BANANAS.
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: OPEN DRINK, NO LID OR STRAW
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1. REMOVE CARDBOARD UNDER ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.2. REMOVE CARDBOARD UNDER EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1. REMOVE CARDBOARD UNDER ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.2. REMOVE CARDBOARD UNDER EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARDS.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
07/15/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/07/2013Non-Illness Complaint
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected on site)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT ARE DUSTY IN WAITSTAFF AREA.CEILING TILES REMOVED AND CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected on site)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected on site)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. 2. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF HANDLES ON DOORS OF REACH IN COOLER/COLD TOP.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected on site)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. 2. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF HANDLES ON DOORS OF REACH IN COOLER/COLD TOP.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cold top
03/28/2013Routine
  • Pests/rodents (corrected)
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: OBSERVED SMALL COCKROACH IN WAITSTAFF AREA.PEST CONTROL INVOICE PROVIDED. SERVICED PERFORMED OVERNIGHT ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH TO MONDAY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO INQUIRE OF WHEN PEST SHOULD NO LONGER BE FOUND, DUE TO SERVICE PERFORMED. A FOLLOW UP SERVICE MAY BE REQUIRED.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: TILE IS BROKEN/MISSING. REPLACE.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. FAN GUARDS SOILED. CLEAN. 2. SHELF UNDER FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IS SOILED. CLEAN. SHELVES ARE TO BE REFINISHED
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. FAN GUARDS SOILED. CLEAN. 2. SHELF UNDER FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IS SOILED. CLEAN. SHELVES ARE TO BE REFINISHED
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
10/23/2012Recheck
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: OBSERVED SMALL COCKROACH IN WAITSTAFF AREA.PEST CONTROL INVOICE PROVIDED. SERVICED PERFORMED OVERNIGHT ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH TO MONDAY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO INQUIRE OF WHEN PEST SHOULD NO LONGER BE FOUND, DUE TO SERVICE PERFORMED. A FOLLOW UP SERVICE MAY BE REQUIRED.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: TILE IS BROKEN/MISSING. REPLACE.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. FAN GUARDS SOILED. CLEAN. 2. SHELF UNDER FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IS SOILED. CLEAN.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. FAN GUARDS SOILED. CLEAN. 2. SHELF UNDER FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IS SOILED. CLEAN.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Metal shelving
10/16/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/05/2012Non-Illness Complaint
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: SANITIZER IN WAITSTAFF AREA TOO STRONG. 1 TBSP BLEACH PER ONE GALLON OF WATER (APPROXIMATELY)
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISHROOM.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER VEGETABLE/PREP SINKCLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WAITSTAFF AREA. (MANAGER BEGAN TO CLEAN).
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER VEGETABLE/PREP SINKCLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WAITSTAFF AREA. (MANAGER BEGAN TO CLEAN).
    Location: Wait staff area
05/11/2012Routine
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: 1. SANITIZER TOO STONG IN WAITSTAFF BUCKET. CORRECTED ON SITE2. SANITIZER IN DISHMACHINE, NO READING. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: 1. SANITIZER TOO STONG IN WAITSTAFF BUCKET. CORRECTED ON SITE2. SANITIZER IN DISHMACHINE, NO READING. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Bulk milk dispenser (corrected on site)
    Bulk milk dispenser tube improperly cut.
    Correction: Cut tube on the diagonal no longer than one inch.
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected on site)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL BEHIND SPRAY SINKCORRECTED ON SITE
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS:HOODWALK IN FREEZERGM ORDERED AND WILL BE DELIVERED WITHIN TWO TO THREE BUSINESS DAYS
12/28/2011Routine

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