- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Walk in cooler and freezer
- Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of peppers
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to front microwave **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (2)
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings in coolers.
- High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs
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07/09/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bulk container lids off. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Back prep **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cook line cooler.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink at three compartment sink
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and bulk food containers in storage.
- 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. Server cutting limes for customer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink at 3/comp sink.
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3/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Under hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cook line
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cook line
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza station
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside surfaces of bulk containers
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All squeeze bottles and bulk containers.
- High Priority - Dented cans present. Already set aside to be returned. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in hallway.
- Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza ovens
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza station
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
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8/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Kitchen
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line
- Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans in storage. Next to box of bleach bottles.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in holding units.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza station. Kitchen and wait station
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Shelves under preparation tables soiled with food debris.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of dressings/ sauces.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Case of bleach next to bag of beams.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In hall way.
- 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. Pizza station.
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3/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,storage
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in ,storage
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7/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Build up inside hood filters.
- Critical - Bulk food container lides not on containers.C/O
- Cracked tiles on cook line.
- Critical - Food build up inside microwave.
- Food build up on side of reach in cooler.
- Gasket on reach in cooler are torn and cracked.
- Critical - No consipicuously placed thermometer inside reach in cooler on cook line.
- Critical - No consumer advisory at this time.C/O
- No hair restraint for employee in kitchen.
- Critical - Raw eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler.C/O
- Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer when not in use.
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2/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back prep
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cook line
- Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees.
- Observed build-up of food debris on/in reach in cooler gaskets.
- 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. bulk beans
- Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quat being used, has test strips for chlorox
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. frozen chicken Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk containers in storage.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. inside walk in cooler.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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7/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken in reach in.
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. kitchen hand sink.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back prep area/dish room area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. rust inside
- Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in coolers.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair. reach in coolers.
- 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. bulk food containers.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed open dumpster lids.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. window cleaner next to single service items.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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3/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. fried eggs
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of rice store room.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tiles
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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8/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 two door in prep area.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs in crate over soups in walk in.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in coolers gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. some rust on deflector shield.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans over basin prep area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
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2/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door reach in back area broken.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken/back cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over beef
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. juices no lids Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salsa
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. was eashing and then sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. back
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. back sink/knife
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks/spoons front
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. dish wash area sink
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet in back walkway.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food wrap roll in basin at dish wash area.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen around drain.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk in cooler & freezer.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler & freeser floor.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
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9/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
No report available. | 4/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
No report available. | 10/6/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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