- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 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 - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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09/04/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 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 - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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3/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
- 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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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9/17/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
- Exit door blocked by highchair. For reporting purposes only. Refrigerator
- 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.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
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3/12/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs over vegetables
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in cooler
- Critical - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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12/7/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
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1/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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7/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
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1/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Observed personal care item stored with food.
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7/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 07/10/10.
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5/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
- Ceiling tile missing.
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12/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/13/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 10/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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