Lemongrass Restaurant, 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEMONGRASS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
License #: 2613405
Total inspections: 33
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/06/2014Complaint PartialAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/06/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in warewash area on dish machine wall, 1 live roach in dry storage room, 1 live roach on floor on cook line under woks, 1 live roach near three compartment sink, all observed in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** AT CALLBACK: 7/28/14 observed 2 live roaches in ware wash area, 1 live roach on wall at office, all 3 killed by manager
07/28/2014Complaint PartialCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in warewash area on dish machine wall, 1 live roach in dry storage room, 1 live roach on floor on cook line under woks, 1 live roach near three compartment sink, all observed in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
07/11/2014Complaint PartialAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door reach in on cook line closest to ware wash area AT CALLBACK: 7/9/14 manager replaced one door on both reach in coolers, other doors still need to be replaced, per manager ordered.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 plus in kitchen area near soda bags near back door, 10 plus in kitchen area near hot water heater one dead roach in soap dispenser in bar area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 observed roach droppings around electric boxes in food storage area, one near hot water heater, egg sack near hot water heater, four near fryers on cook line AT CALLBACK: 7/9/14 observed 14 dead roaches, 2 over three compartment sink, 12 in overhead light shields AT CALLBACK: 7/11/14 observed 3 dead roaches, 1in dry storage area, 1 near hot water heater, 1 on cook line near fryers
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in ware wash areal, killed and cleaned up by manager **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 observed three live roaches on wall near office in kitchen, one on wall over three compartment sink, one near fryers on cook line AT CALLBACK: 7/9/14 observed 3 live roaches, one near phone equipment in dry storage room, two over three compartment sink, manager was able to kill two over three compartment sink AT CALLBACK: 7/11/14 observed 4 live roaches, 1 in dry storage area, 1 in warewash area, 1 on cook line on floor under woks, 1 near three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos no proof of CFM and he is the only manager on duty
07/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door reach in on cook line closest to ware wash area AT CALLBACK: 7/9/14 manager replaced one door on both reach in coolers, other doors still need to be replaced, per manager ordered.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 plus in kitchen area near soda bags near back door, 10 plus in kitchen area near hot water heater one dead roach in soap dispenser in bar area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 observed roach droppings around electric boxes in food storage area, one near hot water heater, egg sack near hot water heater, four near fryers on cook line AT CALLBACK: 7/9/14 observed 14 dead roaches, 2 over three compartment sink, 12 in overhead light shields
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in ware wash areal, killed and cleaned up by manager **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 observed three live roaches on wall near office in kitchen, one on wall over three compartment sink, one near fryers on cook line AT CALLBACK: 7/9/14 observed 3 live roaches, one near phone equipment in dry storage room, two over three compartment sink, manager was able to kill two over three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos no proof of CFM and he is the only manager on duty
07/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door reach in on cook line closest to ware wash area
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters and wall behind wok line. AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 per manager hood is scheduled to be cleaned tonight
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 plus in kitchen area near soda bags near back door, 10 plus in kitchen area near hot water heater one dead roach in soap dispenser in bar area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** AT CALLBACK: observed roach droppings around electric boxes in food storage area, one near hot water heater, egg sack near hot water heater, four near fryers on cook line
  • Basic - Establishment using steel sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Cook using to scrub woks in between cooking different dishes, rinsing and not sanitizing between uses. AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 discussed with manager options of using grill brush and cleaning every four hours
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ice in walk in freezer stored in black bags AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 lime leaf in non-food grade bags in freezer
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in ware wash areal, killed and cleaned up by manager **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 observed three live roaches on wall near office in kitchen, one on wall over three compartment sink, one near fryers on cook line
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos no proof of CFM and he is the only manager on duty
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken in walk in cooler, corrective action manager uncovered. AT CALLBACK: 7/8/14 chicken 46° manager moved to freezer
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door reach in on cook line closest to ware wash area
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters and wall behind wok line.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth cone per manager is used to drain tea leaves from tea served to customers. Stored above three compartment sink with other utensils
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 plus in kitchen area near soda bags near back door, 10 plus in kitchen area near hot water heater one dead roach in soap dispenser in bar area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment using steel sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Cook using to scrub woks in between cooking different dishes, rinsing and not sanitizing between uses.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sacks of rice and jugs of oil, moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Throughout kitchen area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server area in kitchen and ladies restroom, signs provided to manager
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ice in walk in freezer stored in black bags
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shredded herb type plant in reach in cooler, per manger stated it was Lemongrass.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Female cook cutting peppers, used cold water and for less than 15 seconds
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 75° rice noodles 61° cooked chicken 73° shrimp spring rolls 82°all on cook line, discussed Time/Temperature as a Public Health Control with manager. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs and corn starch on cook line, manager stated items were put on cook line at 11:00am
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw pork in ziplock bag in same container with raw beef in ziplock bag, both bags sitting in pork juice. Corrective action explained to manager pork needs to be cooked up to the temperature of beef indicated on hot tips on temps chart provided to manager
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in ware wash areal, killed and cleaned up by manager **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top interior of ice machine
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Server area in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos no proof of CFM and he is the only manager on duty
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed six employees
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken in walk in cooler, corrective action manager uncovered.
6/30/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door flip top cooler on cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In wire shelf above dish storage in warewashing area, in dry storage under shelf and in thermostat on wall above mop sink. **Warning** CALLBACK: Droppings still evident in dry storage.
5/23/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Containers of cooking oil on cookline. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 throughout kitchen, including dish storage, behind ice machine, dry storage, and hot water heater. Manager able to clean some during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table near service area. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Personnel working on cookline and prep areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Sugar rice and flour in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in crock pot with scoops and spoons 110°. Pot turned back on by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Food debris in fan cover of microwave. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear exit does not fully close. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in container inside three compartment sink. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door flip top cooler on cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. On cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. Unlabeled, unpackaged, filled medical syringe in prep cooler on back shelf over ready to eat food. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip with pesticide over plates in storage area that we're not inverted or protected. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch and water on cookline 54°. Added to Time as a Public Health Control Plan. Fried rice balls 64° in walk in cooler. Moved to walk in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Numerous small insects in plastic bin of sweet rice stored in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Six around hot water heater. Killed or removed by manager. One in dining room, killed by manager. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In wire shelf above dish storage in warewashing area, in dry storage under shelf and in thermostat on wall above mop sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 15 pounds of sweet rice with numerous small insects. 5 pounds of flour with 3 insects. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 77°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu served raw. Corrected menu available. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/22/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler/make table and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap and paper towels provided at triple sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of white powder and seasoning on top of microwave.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table/reach in cooler unit closest to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
4/26/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white bulk container of rice in dry storage.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Multiple bags of sugar and containers of sauces stored on floor in dry storage.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple container and buckets stored in floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One behind water heater by exit door, also one dead smashed against wall behind ice in/ soda dispenser in kitchen. 2 dead outside office. 1 in front of one door reach in cooler.2 dead on rim of white reach in freezer chest next to make table. 1 in front of make table/cook top.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. White bulk container of rice and sugar.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut lettuce not wrapped in one door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler/make table and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In white bulk container of sugar in dry storage.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Lettuce in walk in cooler. Also skewers of chicken in reach in cooler/make table unit closest to triple sink.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Container of garlic also container of may reused to hold garlic sauce and lemon grass sauce. On prep table by microwave.
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap and paper towels provided at triple sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of white powder and seasoning on top of microwave.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled Eggs ambient air temperature 58° corn starch mixed with water 80°, cook line.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 plus roaches in office, office is in kitchen. One found in Dishwashing area. 3 against wall outside office in kitchen area. 1 roach against sliding door reach in cooler. 1 one bottom shelf where plates are stored next to ice in/soda dispenser. 1 in walk in cooler. 1 in open area in front of grill.1 in dry storage. 1 against wall, server station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table/reach in cooler unit closest to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Noodle and shrimp portioned bags on prep table, cookline. Corrective action, had moved to walk in cooler.
4/25/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer, multiple boxes and containers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler/Make table unit, cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table/reach in cooler unit, cook line.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk sugar cookline
  • 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. Drinks with no lids.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walk in cooler
  • 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. Dairy
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6/2012 expiration date.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cleaver between tables.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs on oven door.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. Water bottle.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack by 3 comp sink.
  • 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. Sauces in bottles.
  • 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.
  • 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. Employee handling cooked foods.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46?, bean sprouts 47?. Ice placed on product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After drinking drink, did not wash hands or change gloves, began handling food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Also rusted
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Behind bar, pitcher in handsink.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager left for catering.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven door.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. With bean sprouts.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Food items in bags. walk in fReezer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Meats stored in plastic carry out bags, walk in freezer.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans on shelf.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 76f, over 3 hours, discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked tofu, pasta walk in cooler.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in handsink.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Tongs on oven door.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wearing gloves, scratched head, handled food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Produce walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach on dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife stored beteween tables.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher on floor.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of deep fryers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Uncovered container noodles.
  • 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 container.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken, eggs, and raw beef on same shelf walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Raw beef and chicken.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken and raw beef thawing in same container.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach on floor in front of make table.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach on make table top, 1 live roach on side of make table, 1 live roach floor by reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Food containers
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher on floor.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Dishmachine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in handsink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk container.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site. cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Produce walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dumpsink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife on rack.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Cell phone.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Sliney buildup.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Dairy
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Appears to be crushed peanuts.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/21/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bulk container - sugar.
  • Critical. Observed no consumer advisory on raw and undercooked food.
  • Critical. Observed produce on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed scoop handle in ice - under cola dispenser in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved and discarded.
  • Observed no dates in line water filter behind ice machine.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths not in sanitizer.
  • Critical. Observed inside ice machine slimey build-up.
  • Observed heavy grease build-up on hood filters.
  • Observed clean food containers on floor of dry storage area.
  • Observed single service containers improperly stored food contact surface up dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed no handwash sink at handsink by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed 20 to 25 live roaches on floor by water heater, 5 to 10 live roaches on floor by water heater and reach-in cooler, 5 live roaches on floor under three compartment sink, and two live roaches on bag of dirty linens.
  • Critical. Observed rear door not closing securely.
  • Observed wall cookline grease build-up.
  • Observed wall behind ice machine thick with dust.
  • Observed personal items (glasses, keys) on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed chemicals on shelf with clean plates.
  • Critical. Observed fire extinguisher on floor behind bar.
  • Critical. Observed license more than 30 less than 60 days delinquent.
  • Critical. Observed food manager certification expired 06/24/09.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container labeled water, contains tea.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 46 f. Corrected On Site. Iced.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Fried foods draining on newspaper.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Open container of noodles soaking on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Produce on floor walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board..
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Washed hands in 3 comp sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washed gloved hands Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates inline water filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Gallon plastic container refilled with tea.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher of water in handsink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood pipes
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Medicated ointment on shelf with clean containers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor behind bar.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs at room temp-discussed time in lieu of temp- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. chicken, beef, shrimp
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat foods in reachin and eggs in shell over sauces
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of produce in walkin cooler and meat in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk foods
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in bulk Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. on back line-soda unit back wall
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ice cream scoops under hand towel dispenser
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wait staff rinsing garnishes
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back line
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
10/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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