- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used to scoop salad dressing at the salad station reach in cooler, the cook removed the cups.
- 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. Observed a cup with out a lid in rear kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed a missing thermometer in the reach in cooler at the cook line, operator add a thermometer to the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread held in trash bags in the walkin cooler, cook placed in plastic containers.
- 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. Observed the dish machine was not dispensing chlorine.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed a bottle of oil stored with spices.
- Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed a build of a brown substance up on the ice machine chute.
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09/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Observed a build up of dust on the fan cover in the walk in cooler.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed grease on the floor under the fry equipment.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets for the reach in cooler across from the grill/oven.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand wash sink at the bar is with out hand washing soap. **Corrected On-Site**
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3/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/7/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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12/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathrooms. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table at rear prep table. **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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10/24/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed build up of foods under microwaves.
- Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage (in two reach if coolers near cook line)
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cell phone on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator in front of walk in cooler.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onion stored on the floor near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair (reach in cooler at cook line, closed to wall)
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine >200 ppm in wiping cloth solution. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 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 (in walk in cooler). **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in sink used to wash vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar area used to store utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler with build up of food.
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified food manager certification checked during last inspection but not available today.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front of walk in cooler. **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 (in walk in cooler). **Corrected On-Site**
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4/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar and restrooms **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven **Warning**
- Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright cooler on cookline **Warning**
- Observed wall in disrepair. Behind slicer **Warning**
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12/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Grill station cooler holding at 47?F. and salad station cooler holding at 46?F. **Warning**
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar and restrooms **Warning**
- Observed a scoop with no handle stored in ready to eat foods. Portion cups stored in numerous products **Warning**
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Waitstation **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and freezer **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven **Warning**
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef holding at 47?F. in grill station cooler. Dressing holding at 46?F. in salad station cooler. **Warning**
- Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright cooler on cookline **Warning**
- Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Rack used to cool foods has maintenance supplies above foods **Warning**
- Observed wall in disrepair. Behind slicer **Warning**
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar **Warning**
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12/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Box of meat on walk in freezer floor
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cookline
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Lunch meat in reach in cooler .kiTCHEN
- Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.Bottom shelf,reach in cooler.kiTCHEN
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5/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on soiled counter.Beverage station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kiTCHEN
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.kiTCHEN
- Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Turkey in walk in cooler.
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12/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of soiled rack,waitstaff area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filter.cookline.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Garbage bag in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.Bottom shelf rusty.Kitchen back area.
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6/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood Filters. kitchen
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Boxes of food in walkin freezer
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Waitstaff area. ice bin.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.Bottom shelf.Back area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Kitchen counter.
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2/28/2011 | 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.Lunchmeat in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of tomatoes in back area.Above dirty brooms hung.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on soiled counter.waitstaff station
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.bottom shelf.by exit door.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Hood filters.kitchen
- Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.Stored on food racks.kitchen
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10/15/2010 | 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.Lunch meat/ham in reachin cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. cups of lemon in ice bin.waitstaff area.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Eggs over rte pie.walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Box of food in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Boxes of fresh fruit in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bags in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pitcher of water in hws.bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
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5/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Rice in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Cook picked up bread with bare hands to assemble the sandwich. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on soiled counter,next to ice Bin.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline,bottom door.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
- Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.
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2/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. tac0 meat in reachin cooler.kitchen
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin at wait station. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cookline.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline kitchen
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters.kitchen
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11/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/14/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 3/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
| No report available. | 12/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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