- Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Details:
- Observed cold drawers under griddle at 51F, food product in unit are scallops 43F, salmon 37F, and egg wash 31F. Provide at temp of 41F or lower of this unit. Per operator unit began to have issues today. Food product placed in ice during inspection. Operator not to utilize unit until 41F or lower. Operator will provide work order of repair.
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Clean and Maintained
- Comment:
- Cleaning of facility has been done, however more is needed. Continue cleaning area on flooring near water treatment container and wall behind hot hold line.
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02/12/2016 | Reinspection |
- Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
- Details:
- Kitchen hand wash sink drains slowly. Provide properly functioning.
- Comment:
- Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
- Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Details:
- Walk-in is at 44F. Provide at 41F or lower. True upright refrigerator 45F. Provide at 41F or lower. Seafood bisque is at 131F. Provide at 135F or higher.
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
- Details:
- Hot water at hand wash at wait station is at 125F. No cold water is available. Provide hot and cold water or if on a adjusted mixing valve warm water to be at 100F-108F.
- Comment:
- An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
- Food Protected from Contamination
- Details:
- Observed mold on deflector plate of ice machine. Clean. Observed styrofoam cup being used as scoop for salt. Provide scoop with handle.
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Toxic Substances Properly Identified/Stored/Used
- Details:
- Observed Raid and fly strips in facility. Discontinue use of these. Utilize only approved methods of pest control.
- Comment:
- All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2)
- Warewashing Facilites Maintained
- Details:
- Sanitizer test strips are lacking. Provide.
- Comment:
- Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
- Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Proper Storage / Use
- Details:
- Observed utensils in prep sink. Utilize prep sink for washing and defrosting of food.
- Comment:
- All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
- Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
- Details:
- Thermometer is lacking for a few reach in refrigerators. Cook is lacking thermometer. Provide.
- Comment:
- An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Clean and Maintained
- Comment:
- Observed debris on flooring through out facility under equipment, prep line, and around water treatment container. Walls at prep station have debris. Floorsink under pasta boiler has debris. Clean these areas.
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01/28/2016 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/03/2014 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 04/21/2014 | Reinspection |
- Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
- Comment:
- Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces Not Clean
- Comment:
- All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
- Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Unapproved / Insufficient Ventilation and Lighting
- Comment:
- Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
- Plumbing Not Maintained
- Details:
- Lacks Back Flow Device
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Not Clean and Maintained
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04/04/2014 | Routine |
- Use of Unapproved Thawing Methods
- Comment:
- Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
- Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Not Clean and Maintained
- Signs Not Posted
- Details:
- Last Inspection Rpt Unavailable
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04/05/2013 | Routine |
- Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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05/09/2012 | Reinspection |
- Critical: Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Use of Unapproved Thawing Methods
- Comment:
- Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
- Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Not Clean and Maintained
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04/25/2012 | Routine |
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