- Basic - Clean linens stored on floor.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Patio to bar area door **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Burger patties in the reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Tomato sauce dip,cheese sauce dip in the reach in cooler in the back flat top grill kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Front kitchen at the dish washer area.
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10/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured to the wall near the walk in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Cooling unit in the walk in cooler dripping condensation into a bucket with food exposed below. **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior doors have a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door from patio to bar and back door to outside from the rest room hallway. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor.Cases of fryer oil in the back kitchen cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - Holes in wall.Back kitchen above the triple sinks. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Scoop at the bar on the drain grill unprotected. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall in disrepair.cook line at front kitchen has peeling paint near the food contact surface at the grill. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Three live roaches in the back kitchen area.Call to supervisor next day call back.Operator called pest control coming next day. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside behind the ice machine hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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6/25/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door at the rest rooms.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.walk in cooler
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Outside behind the ice machine with hose attached.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets at cook line.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Dry storage closet of the back kitchen.
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1/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Food stored on floor.Bag of onions in the walk in kitchen.
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on soda drain grate.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Flat top area.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Soap used as a towel storage soak.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bathrooms throughout.
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9/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under grill in rear kitchen
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In dish area and in back kitchen
- Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cardboard on floor in kitchen.
- Basic - Screen in window not being used in kitchen window
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Large 5 gallon bucket of chili covered with Saran Wrap to start cooling process. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa
- Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cardboard used as liner in kitchen
- Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Window service screen open in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee portioning Swiss cheese and touching product with bare hand **Corrected On-Site**
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3/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Portion cup in cocktail sauce.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cardboard on floor in cooks area.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink sitting on dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door in kitchen area.
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6/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 05-06-1 Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. On walk in cooler
- Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Card board lining floor in kitchen.
- Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door to main kitchen area.
- Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing in front of walk in cooler door.
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2/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. At time of inspection walk in cooler holding food product temperature at 44 to 46 degrees
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing in front of walk in cooler door.
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. On walk in cooler
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. No probe thermometers for cooks line.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Card board lining floor in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in walk in cooler being held at 44-46 degrees
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw bacon stored over raw fish in stand up cooler, true cooler in main kitchen area.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door to main kitchen area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Beside flat top grill.
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2/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Exit signs not visible from any direction. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. garbage can in front of sink in main kitchen beside 2 compartment sink
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at sink in main kitchen beside 2 compartment sink.
- Light not functioning. over cook area in side kitchen.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris and grease accumulated on kitchen floor. also in bar area.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in walk in. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. back of fryers in main kitchen covered in grease.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on ice machine outside.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef in walk in at 47-48 degrees. Corrected On Site. beef at 41 degrees
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed screen in kitchen window missing.
- Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. raw bacon in reach in near dish machine uncoved
- Critical - Observed unlabeled plastic container with dish soap. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. need weather strip on back door.
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9/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(upright reach in cooler in kitchen area)
- Broken/cracked window. (prep room)
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(upright reach in cooler on cooks line)
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(in prep room)
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime, lime and rust in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken in reach in cooler) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( ground beef, bacon, chicken wings, in upright reach in cooler on cooks line at 50 degees f)
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw ground beef over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.(kitchen door)
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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6/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(kitchen )
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen )
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(prep kitchen )
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.(in prep kitchen area roof being repaied/replaced)
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken breast covered during cooling)
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(deli meats and chesse)
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2/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler at 46-48 degees f)
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9/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(raw ground beef, raw chicken, cheese, in walk in cooler at 46-48 degees f)
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler at 46-48 degees f)
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(pickles)
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs on fryer handles)
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.( in 3 compartment sink)
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.(needed quats test strip) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler shelving and outside of walk in cooler door)
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(mens restroom)
- Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.(on back door of main kitchen )
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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9/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw tilapia on shelf above wrapped Cuban sandwiches
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions [walk in cooler]
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ladle in wate measuring 71 degr F
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
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3/31/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burgers measured at 45 degr F [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site. product cooked off
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover. shelf under flattop grill
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, not properly stored. ice scoop not stored protected Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. vove fryers Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- brooms not stored inverted [sored outside for inside use]
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10/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/20/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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