Ben's Discount Liquor, 3480 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV - inspection findings and violations



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Name: BEN'S DISCOUNT LIQUOR
Address: 3480 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 2/2/2016
Score
100

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  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    No violations observed during inspection. - Employee bathrooms clean and well-stocked. - Mop sink clean and well-stocked. - Shelves and coolers clean and well-maintained. - Ice machine clean; scoop stored in clean plastic bas- Ice bags properly labeled- Make sure to clean drips from compressor* Separate permit for tasting room (F150039)
2/2/2016Routine Inspection 1st100
  • [2] Food (ice) contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    Observed ice machine deflector plate with visible mold like buildup. Facility shall clean inside of ice machine completely by removing ice completely wash and sanitize interior of ice machine.Do clean top of ice machine of all visible debris buildup. Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
  • [2] Accurate thermometers; chemical test kits provided; gauge cock (1/4" IPS Valve)
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    210) Non food contact surface not maintained properly. All non food contact surfaces must be maintained properly. Observed floor sink dirty in wine tasting room.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Cold holding units checked okay and within regulations. No chemicals stored next to food.Employee restroom observed clean and stocked.Lights shielded as required in cold holding units. The grocery permit for Ben's liquor includes a wine tasting room. Wine tastings are conducted on a regular basis in the wine tasting room. Health inspectors observed crackers; olive oil; vinegar and sliced bread stored in wine tasting room. Cooking equipment such as electic skillet; crock pot and condiments such as ketchup; mustard; hot sauce and serving utensils and plastic cutlery observed stored on shelves of wine tasting room. Please remove these items from the premise or obtain a permit to operate a bar or snackbar permit. A temporary food permit must be obtained prior to any wine tasting event that is offered to the public.This facility does not have a permit to serve open food. Please remove equipment that is not used in the operations of grocery store. The grocery store permit does not permit wine and food tasting on a regular basis. A temporary health permit can be obtained prior to these events with the health authority.
1/15/2015Routine Inspection 1st97
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Discussed with general manager Mr. Don Grohs types of food that may be served in wine tasting room. Grocery permit has a exemption for food service certification requirements. The wine tasting room may serve only pre-packaged non-potentially hazardous foods such as crackers and pour wine.If facility wishes to serve other types of food; please contact health authority for approval.- Temporary food events permits will be acquired prior to any fundraiser event that involves food.- The wine tasing room will be inspected annually under the grocery store permit. All barware and any foodservice equipment must be properly washed; rinsed and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink. Proper handwashing shall be conducted prior to handling any food. Please review good handwashing procedures with any staff who will be operating in wine tasting room.- A separate and stand alone handsink will not be required to be installed. All 3 basins of 3 compartment sink must be properly washed and sanitized prior to any warewashing of equipment.
3/7/2014Routine Reinspection 2nd100
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Grocery store does conduct wine sampling in glassware. A separate area for wine tasting has a 3 compartment sink but no separate handsink. A temporary food permit is being pulled prior to any fundraiser event that will be serving food at grocery store. No perishable foods are served only crackers. Crackers are bulk and not individually prepackaged. A Certifed Food Protection Manager is not required. Grocery store does not want to have a snackbar permit. A hand sink may still be required for handwashing. Health inspector will have a supervisor call general manager back if any construction requirments need to be met for wine operations.
2/19/2014Routine Reinspection 1st100
  • [3] CFPM or person in charge present; certificates posted as required
    On recurring Fridays; the wine manager purchases block cheese in bulk; deli meats; bread and cookies for wine pairings for the public. This will require a Washoe County Certified Food Protection Manager(CFPM) to be designated to this site. A separate permit may be required to operate the food operations for this grocery store. A CFPM must be acquired by 03/07/14.Grocery store has a 3 compartment sink that is indirectly plumbed. A separate hand sink must be installed.
  • [2] Accurate thermometers; chemical test kits provided; gauge cock (1/4" IPS Valve)
    No chemical test kits available. Must provide chemical test kit for Quaternary ammonia used at 3 compartment sink to wash; rinse and sanitize cutting boards; knives and other food service equipment used for food with wine pairings.
  • [4] Number; convenient; accessible; designed; installed
    A hand sink must be installed in wine tasting room. Facility runs a wine tasting operation and provides food such as salami; crackers and cut cheese.
  • [1] Floors; constructed; drained; clean; good repair; covering installation; dustless cleaning methods
    Replace all missing floor tiles in wine storage room. Floor in need of repair. Repair the following area(s) to maintain a smooth; durable; and easily cleanable surface.
  • [1] Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded
    Observed all lights at reach in units not shielded. Lights not shielded. Provide light shields or use shatterproof bulbs to prevent potential glass contamination of food.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Grocery store must acquire a separate permit to operate food operations at wine tasting room. A 16 hour approved food safety course must be taken by a person in charge who will oversee the food handling operations for the wine tasting room. Cease and desist preparing; cutting of food for wine pairings until a separate permit to operate a snackbar is obtained by the Washoe County Health District. A hand sink must be installed in wine tasting room prior to permit approval of the snackbar permit. All cold holding units checked OK and within regulations for the grocery store.No chemicals stored next to food. Ice manufactured at store is properly labeled with name and address of store. ***A reinspection is required***
2/7/2014Routine Inspection 1st89
  • [1] Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded
    Observed lights in 2 door Pepsi reach in refer and in 1 door Dr Pepper reach in refer with lights not shielded. Lights not shielded. Provide light shields or use shatterproof bulbs to prevent potential glass contamination of food.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Walk in unit recorded below 40 F. Bathrooms observed stocked and clean.Please provide paper towels at dispensor in wine tasting room. Dairy dates current.No chemicals stored next to food.
4/5/2013Routine Inspection 1st99
  • [1] Floors; constructed; drained; clean; good repair; covering installation; dustless cleaning methods
    Facility shall clean and sanitize floors in walk-in refrigeration unit; observed debris/broken glass.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:****Most products in hermetically sealed containers****Restroom stocked with sanitary towels and soap.Ice-machine checked clean.
4/16/2012Routine Inspection 1st99
  • [2] Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean; free of abrasives; detergents
    Facility shall clean and sanitize ice machine; observed growth inside. All ice must be discarded before cleaning and sanitizing; in addition; rinse machine completely with water after sanitization.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:Facility has no potentially hazardous food products; no products require refrigeration at this time. Walk-in refrigeration with beer and wine checked at approximately 43 degrees ambient temperature.Restrooms stocked with sanitary towels and soap.Recommend new seal at back loading dock door to prevent possible vermin entry.
4/5/2011Routine Inspection 1st98
  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    Observed wine bottles in ice-machine. This ice must be protected from possible cross-contamination; product is consumed by the public.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:Restrooms properly stocked with sanitary towels and soap.Walk-in beer cooler checked at approximately 42 degrees ambient temperature. No potentially hazardous foods stored in facility.Notes:Ice-machine has a crack inside; facility needs to repair surface. This surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.Organize mop sink area........
3/16/2010Routine Inspection 1st98
  • [1] In-use food; ice dispensing utensils properly stored
    Facility shall store ice-scoop in a clean designated area to avoid possible cross-contamination.
  • [2] Food (ice) contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    Facility shall clean and sanitize ice-machine; ice-machine observed with growth on the surface. Reviewed sanitization procedures with operator.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:Ice-bags properly labeled for traceback purposes.No potentially hazardous foods stored in facility.Restrooms properly stocked with sanitary towels and soap; facility shall post handwashing signs in restrooms (provided to operator).
7/6/2009Routine Inspection 1st97
  • [1] Installed; maintained
    MOP SINK IS CLOGGED AND THERE IS STANDING WATER IN SINK. MUST HAVE DRAINED CLEARED TO ALLOW SINK TO DRAIN.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    NOTES:ICE MACHINE CLEAN.ICE SCOOP PROPERLY STORED.WINE TASTING AREA GOOD.ALL PRODUCT PROPERLY STORED
11/24/2008Routine Inspection 1st99

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