Oct 24, 2014 (Follow-up)

• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (Corrected On Site)

Sep 22, 2014 (Routine)

• No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  Waiters were observed prepping guacamole at tables and handling sliced avocados with bare hands. Waitress at bar was observed slicing cucumbers with bare hands. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  Uncovered drink garnishing storage cups were observed stored on bar tops. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean surfaces were observed on the interior of ice bins at bar. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s). (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Small flies were observed on surfaces and flying in warewashing area and in storage rooms in kitchen. Live roach was observed crawling on wall in kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Employees (i.e. sous chefs in kitchen and waiters prepping guacamole at tables) were observed lacking hair restraints. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Pre-set tableware (i.e. cup and utensil) on tables and bar tops were observed unwrapped and uninverted. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Cutting boards in bar area and in use in kitchen were observed stained and scratched. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  Unclean storage shelving units were observed in storage rooms in kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  No hot water (110 degrees Fahrenheit or above) at handwashing sink at bar. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Pipe under rinse compartment and faucet fixture at warewashing in basement were observed leaking. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Unclean flooring and ceiling tiles were observed under food equipment in various areas in kitchen. Heavily stained walls were observed around equipment in warewashing area. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Missing ceiling tile was observed over bananas stored in storage room in kitchen. Damaged baseboards were observed under food equipment in various locations in kitchen. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Apr 08, 2014 (Follow-up)

Apr 03, 2014 (Complaint)

• Food separated and protected
  Raw chicken stored next to ready-to-eat foods (sauces) in reach-in refrigerator. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Food contact surfaces such as blunder not properly cleaned - not clean to sight. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Plastic buckets containing sanitizer solution for wet wiping cloths are stored directly onto the floor. (Corrected On Site)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Food contact surfaces not air dried before they were being stored racks. (Corrected On Site)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Cleaned metal pans stored onto rack that has a clearance of less than 6 inches from the floor in dry storage room.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Cleaned food contact surfaces stored on racks unprotected (upside up)not inverted or covered. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  Door for the reach-in refrigerator at the salad preparation site not in good repair. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  No air gap provided between the spray hose and the flood rim of the scrap board at the dish washing machine. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Facucet handle for the hot water line of the hand washing sink at the food preparation room is not in good repair.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Feb 18, 2014 (Follow-up)

Feb 12, 2014 (Routine)

• Management awareness; policy present
  Documented employee health information does not include all 5 of the Foodborne illnesses which require reporting.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Hands clean and properly washed
  Observed food handler return to work after drinking without performing a hand wash. (Corrected On Site)
• Food separated and protected
  Shelled eggs stored over ready to eat products and shrimp in reach in coolers on line. (Corrected On Site)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Salsa in insufficient ice bath temps 49 degrees. (Corrected On Site)
• Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  Spray bottles (3) of chemical are observed unlabeled. (Corrected On Site)
• Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
  Restaurant is using reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan. Restaurant is using Sous Vide as part of their cooking processes without a HACCP Plan. (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Establishment is operating with an unapproved HACCP plan without a Variance from the Department of Health.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Gaskets damaged on multiple cold holding units.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Thermometers provided & accurate
  Thermometers not present in two reach in refrigerators. (Corrected On Site)
• Food properly labeled; original container
  In use squeeze bottles of not easily identified products are not labeled on line.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  Food stored on floor in walk in freezer(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Personal cleanliness
  Food handlers observed wearing bracelets on line. (Corrected On Site)
• In-use utensils: properly stored
  Utensils stored in standing water on line. Scoops stored with handles in contact with ice and food product. (Corrected On Site)
• Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Lexan lids are stored on the floor in dry storage area. (Corrected On Site)
• Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Air gap not present beneath triple sink pipes that lead directly to floor drains. Air gap not present at glass washing sink in server area between pipe from basin of sink and floor drain.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Buildup of dirt and debris on floors in bar and server areas. Walls surrounding fan in dry storage area have thick dust buildup.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Lights not shielded in dry storage, dish or line area.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)

Nov 12, 2013 (Follow-up)

Nov 04, 2013 (Routine)

• Food separated and protected
  ALL FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN UNIT MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  ALL OPENED FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED IN A SEALED TIGHT CONTAINER. (Corrected On Site)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  CUTTING BOARDS WERE IN POOR REPAIR AT VISIT. ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE FREE OF STAINS AND CREVICES IN ORDER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND BACTERIAL GROWTH.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper date marking & disposition
  ALL ITEMS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES. THE EXPIRATION DATE MUST ALSO BE LISTED ON THE LABEL.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  THE DISH MACHINE DID NOT HAVE ADAQUATE SANITIZER AT VISIT. ESTABLISHMENT MUST USE ALTERNATE METHOD TO SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE IS ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)

Jun 14, 2013 (Follow-up)

Jun 13, 2013 (Ownership Change)

• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  GARBAGE DISPOSER DOES NOT WORK.

Apr 06, 2012 (Follow-up)

Mar 27, 2012 (Routine)

• Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No paper towels at handwashing sink.No soap at handwashing sink.Handsink blocked at time of call(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food separated and protected
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Juice container stored inside of the ice bin used for consumption behind the bar. Lemons and limes at the bar uncovered
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean food-contact surfaces(Replace small cutting boards at the bar/The wooden spoons used for the mole bowls)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Unclean food-contact surfaces/Black specs of dust inside of the ice machine(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Proper cold holding temperatures
  Cold food item(s) held at improper temperature(s).(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Guacamole on the lines above 50 degrees
• Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)Vents overhead above the line blowing dust on to the food items stored on the reachin refrigerator
• Personal cleanliness
  (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)employees at the ceviche station not wearing hair restraints
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  Deep fat ryers no longer in use need to be removed from the facility or cleaned(contain grease and food debris on the side)(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)
• Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  floors through out the kitchen missing tiles(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS)