The Nook Cafe, 1555 Vassar St, Reno, NV - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE NOOK CAFE
Address: 1555 Vassar St, Reno, NV
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 6/29/2015
Score
98

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about The Nook Cafe, 1555 Vassar St, Reno, NV »


Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

Score

  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    ALL REFRIG. UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. ADVISE CLEANING ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BASIS TO PREVENT FOOD DEBRIS/BUILDUP IN UNITS.
  • [1] Floors; constructed; drained; clean; good repair; covering installation; dustless cleaning methods
    OBSERVED GREASE/DIRT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. MUST BE CLEANED ON A ROUNTINE BASIS TO ENSURE PESTS ARE NOT ATTRACTED TO AREA. ALSO; THE GREASE IS A SLIP HAZARD.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOTED DURING INSPECTION:-HANDSINKS WERE PROPERLY STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS.-RESTROOMS WERE PROPERLY STOCKED.-REFRIGERATION UNITS HOLDING BETWEEN 38-45F. ALL TEMPS TAKEN OF MEAT (STEAKS; SAUSAGE; HAM; AND TURKEY) WERE 40-41F.-OBSERVED CONDENSATION STARTING TO BUILDUP IN MAKE UP UNIT. ADVISE DEFROSTING.-REFRIGERATION UNIT UP FRONT WAS TURNED DOWN WHILE ON SITE. -EXPIRATION DATES WERE GOOD.-DISHWASHWASHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. OBSERVED SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100PPM. TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE.-ADVISED OWNER ON FOOD REGULATION CHANGES. ALSO PROVIDING WEBSITE FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION.-DISCUSSED NO BARE HAND CONTACT RULE AND CPFM CHANGES.SEE HERE FOR WEBSITE: https://www.washoecounty.us/health/programs-and-services/food-protection-services/food-safety-news.php
6/29/2015Routine Inspection 1st98
  • [2] Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean; free of abrasives; detergents
    INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY WHERE THE WATER FLOWS INTO MACHINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF MACHINE AFTER CLEANING.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    NOTES:HANDSINK AVAILABLE AND PROPERLY STOCKED.OBSERVED HANDWASHING WHILE ON SITE.ALL FOOD PROPERLY STORED.ALL REFRIGERATION TEMPS GOOD - ALL WITHIN REGULATION.NO HOT HOLDING.COLD HOLDING GOOD - TUNA 39F; HAMBURGER PATTIES 42F.DISHWASHER GOOD AT 100PPM CHLORINE.DISCUSSED COOLING PROCEDURES - FACILITY USES ICE WATER BATHS TO FACILITATE THE COOKING PROCESS. DISCUSSED PRE-CHILLING INGREDIENTS THAT ARE MADE FROM INGREDIENTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IE: TUNA.DISCUSSED NOT USING CLOTH TOWELS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS BECAUSE THE DETERGENTS USED DURING THE LAUNDERING PROCESS MAY LEACH INTO THE FOOD; MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.NO PEST CONTROL ISSUES.NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH ISSUES.
9/23/2014Routine Inspection 1st98
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located
    Please do a deep cleaning of back kitchen. Handles to refer units; the bottom of the reach in makeup table observed in need of deep cleaning.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    Chlorine dishwasher observed with 100 ppm chlorine. Please resurface the inside of the 3 door reach in refer by next annual inspection in year 2014.
12/11/2013Routine Reinspection 1st99
  • [2] Food protected during storage; preparation; display; service; transportation
    Observed Packaged steaks and other frozen meaqt products improperly being thawed. Thawing of food must be done by either (1) Under running cold water (2) Under refrigeration or (3) part of the cooking process. Do not thaw foods in standing cold water as observed at time of inspection.
  • [4] Sanitization rinse; clean; temperature concentration; exposure time; equipment; utensils sanitized
    Observed no chlorine sanitizer at dishwasher. Please sanitize all food service equipment at one of the wells at the 2-compartment sink. Use chlorine test papers to monitor chlorine concentration to be at levels between 50-100 ppm. Dishwasher must be tested daily to ensure dishwasher is properly sanitizing.
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Observed bottom of reach in cooler/makeup table visibly dirty. Clean inside refer on a regular basis. Please refinish upright 3-door unit of all rusted areas. Observed pitting of metal on inside unit. Refinish or re-surface area to be smooth and easily cleanable.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    A re-inspection is required. Please post raw/undercooked advisory in a conspicous spot of restaurant. A copy of raw and undercooked advisory was printed for operator at time of inspection.
12/10/2013Routine Inspection 2nd93
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    ***Original Inspection Report on Washoe County Health District Hard Copy***50ppm chlorine in dishwasher sanitization rinse.Small reach-in refrigeration at 34F.Large reach-in refrigeration at 36F.Handwashing sinks properly stocked.A new meat slicer has been added.Food date marked (tuna salad) and discarded within 7 days.*No violations were noted this day.100ppm washing rag sanitization rinse in bucket.Be sure to renew your CFPM certificate soon. It expires August 20; 2013.
7/3/2013Routine Inspection 1st100
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Facility shall clean and sanitize grill areas/fry areas; observed build-up of grease.
  • [1] Installed; maintained
    Facility shall repair dishwasher spray gun and two compartment sink faucet; both are leaking.
  • [1] Premises free of litter; unnecessary articles; equipment/personal articles properly stored; authorized personnel
    Facility shall designate an area for personal articles and maintain all personal articles away from food (medications; lubricants; etc); in addition; please leave a lid and straw on employee drinks in food preparation areas.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:Cooking temperatures checked good; ham @ 188F; eggs @ 184F; white gravy @ 191F.Cold-holding checked good; corned beef at 36F; steaks at 38F; ham at 36F.Dishwasher checked at 50-100ppm chlorine on final rinse sanitization; sanitizer buckets available at 100ppm+ chlorine. Please try to keep sanitizer buckets within range at 50-100ppm.Two-door reach-in refrigeration checked at <40F; products properly stored.Handsink stocked with sanitary towels and soap; restrooms checked clean; with sanitary towels and soap.Observed handwashing*****
8/7/2012Routine Inspection 1st97
  • [1] Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
    Facility shall clean and sanitize microwave units; observed some build-up of food debris.
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    The following was observed at the time of inspection:Final cook temperatures checked good; corned beef cooked to 179 degrees; potatoes cooked to 207 degrees.Cold-holding checked good; cheese at 41 degrees; steaks at 42 degrees; ground sirloin at 41 degrees.Dishwasher sanitizing at 50-100ppm chlorine on final rinse sanitization.Sanitizer bucket checked at >100ppm chlorine (keep solution between 50-100ppm chlorine) Handsink stocked and functional; observed handwashing.Both refrigeration units checked at <40 degrees ambient temperature.(remove all food product from cans after opening and place product in NSF approved containers.)
8/11/2011Routine Inspection 1st99
  • General Comments that relate to this Inspection
    **Ok to operate; ok to issue permitHand sink stockedDishwasher okFlooring in good shapeAll refrigeration 40F or belowWalls okLights shieldedDrains ok**Facility is a risk category 3. A minimum of one full time certified food manager must be on staff at all times. Certified food manager requirement met.
7/12/2010Opening Inspection100

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about THE NOOK CAFE? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
THE NOOK CAFE respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend THE NOOK CAFE to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of THE NOOK CAFE (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
ALL ABOUT KIDS LEARNING CENTER 2Reno, NV
*
SSP AMERICA TIMBER RIDGE BARReno, NV
*****
SAFEWAY GROCERY # 1210Reno, NV
THE LITTLE GREEK DELIReno, NV
****
Bertha Miranda's MexicanReno, NV
*****
CABELAS #22Reno, NV
***
Denny's Restaurant @ Wld Wld West 8189Las Vegas, NV
*****
Dream Cafe & Hookah LoungeLas Vegas, NV
*****
MOLLY'S TAVERN BARLas Vegas, NV
*
El Pollo Loco #6042Henderson, NV
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

VASSAR LOUNGE
AVILA'S ICE CREAM
CAFE DE MANILA RESTAURANT & BAR
LA FONDA DE MARIA
MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA
RAINBOW MARKET #4
LONG JOHN SILVERS
MI LINDA GUATEMALA

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: