- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Stove drawer.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **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. Observed cook handling RTE bacon with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over RTE home fries. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Wait station. Ice dumped in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food items not date marked in WIC and tall RIC.
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08/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Waffle batter in bucket on floor in front of stove. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Saut station.
- 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 ok required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook not wearing gloves while cooking. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door RIC greater than 41°F. Storage area. Cantaloupe 49°F. Dairy 49°F. Orange juice 48°F. All RTE foods moved to WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over RTE potatoes on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 3 door RIC in storage area. All RTE foods moved to WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. RTE food not date marked in WIC.
- Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
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5/20/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cooks line.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and dust. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Wait station.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Prep room
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
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10/21/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated residue. Fan unit in walk in cooler.
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving on cookline.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright cooler in waitstation holding at 47°F.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cottage cheese holding at 47°F. in upright cooler in waitstation. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage holding at 123°F. in steamer. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/7/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed basa 47f in 4 dr box under flattop
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed 4 dr ox acoss from fryers holding gyro sauce 45f
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed bucket of water in it defrosting vegatables
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken cracked b
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed basa @ 47f in 4 dr box cooler on kitchen line This violation must be corrected by : 9/6/2012 .
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed batter @ 83f on cooks line Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 9.06.2012.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed gyro sauce @ 45f in sandwich box arcoss fryers This violation must be corrected by : 9.06.2012.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw flounder over pickles in walkin cooler
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9/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 15-32-1 Observed true 2 dr cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.in w it aa. upon not callback not complied
- Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed spice area unclean. upon callback not complied
- Violation: 29-04-1 Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.observed non food grade hose used by stoves.upon callback not complied
- Violation: 37-16-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen area. not complied
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5/9/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.4 draw box on kitchen line
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed bucket in hws
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen area
- Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken chipped bus pan in use walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed bags ice and cases of food stored on walkin freezer floor
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed spice area unclean
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed shelfs by hws unclean
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.observed non food grade hose used by stoves
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed pancake mix on floor@ 82f
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed flounder 47f and basa 50f in 4 dr box on kitchen line
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.observed interior of dishmachine
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.observed moldlike substance on interior
- Observed true 2 dr cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.in w it aa
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.by dishmachine
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.wait area
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/8/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed in walkin freezer and kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.observed 11 chairs 2vaccum cleaners blocking rear door
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. placed in ice bath and proper refridgeratiom
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.observed by dumpster
- 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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2/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Ceiling tile missing.observed over 3 dr true unit
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed plastic bucket and whisk store in it Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- 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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8/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed plastic container placed in handsink obstucting a employee to wash hands Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.observed unclean can wash
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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.observed monkey dish reused to scoop fresh fruit in walkin cooler
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.observed egg slates reusedto form a base in true 1 dr freezer
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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6/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.office soda area
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard used as shelf liner in walkin cooler
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.large plastic bucket in hws Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. broken thermometer in true 1 dr ss
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.interior/exterior of dishwashing machine
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hws area rear door
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. by wait area
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.kitchen
- Observed equipment in poor repair.broken cracked food containers true 1dr ss
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions and potatoes back door/line area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. exterior main sand box
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. true 1dr ss
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in frrxzer by fryers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. cardboard box reused to house foods
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. on shelves in kitchen rear door
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. gorilla glue by main sand box
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2/18/2011 | 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.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oni9ns on k- floor
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. bar tow ls used as shelf liner
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. hanset on sink broken water pressure very llite
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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10/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/19/2010 | 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese @ 48f and tuna fish @47f in sandbox across from fryers
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spiinach pie @51f in sand box across from fryers
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.tuna fillet@ 55f in 4dr boox under flattop
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken @80f on box of baked potatoes in kitchen
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.2 pans of lasagne @107f
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. lasagna 107 and chicken 80
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin box across from fryolaters
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in boc across from fryerlaters
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.spatula stuck in between equipment on kitchen line
- Critical. Observed dead flies on fly strip in kitchen.
- Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
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7/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet in direpair.owner Wip required next routine inspection.
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6/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed raw shrimp @ 46f in 4 dr box under flattop
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 dr true unit in wait area , milk 46f, cut melons 46f
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 4dr box under flattop ambient temperature of 46f holding raw shrimp @4yf
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 dr true in wait area ambient temp 57f
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over produce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on kitchen equipment and shelves
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. storage clontainer broken chipped
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and area around nozzles
- Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet in direpair
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Ceiling tile missing. over walkin
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6/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.orzo@ 80f Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.wait staff cooler
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.corn beef and ribs on countertop
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.on kitchen line
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.4dr bx under grilk
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket and whisk in it Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Toilet partition lacking to partially conceal occupant from outside view.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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3/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp salad holding at 46 degrees F. in salad station cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 11/10/09.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage holding at 119 degrees F. in steam table. This violation must be corrected by : 11/10/09.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sandwich station cooler holding at 46 degrees F.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken stored above raw beef in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs and beef in upright cooler on cookline
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and freezer
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces/gravy and uncooked rice/pasta on cookline
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching toast/bread. This violation must be corrected by : 11/10/09.
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. dishwasher
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cooks and waitstaff fail to wash hands in between glove changes
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on dirty equipment. clean pots stored on top of oven
- Observed personal items stored with food. music cds in prep area
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs and seafood in upright cooler on cookline
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at dish area
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7/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/1/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 3/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 10/22/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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