Saffron Indian Cuisine, 10044 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10044 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3915596
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on storage shelves in dry storage, also in excessive condensation in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on hood and cooking equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.by reach in **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.3 in bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dish washer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.on reach in and walk in **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In rest room **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.frozen meat on floor under sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on shelf over prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.lots of old equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.hole by walk in **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.in cooking area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.was 144° reheated to 184° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Slicing cooked potatos **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.the hot water had been turned off at the water heater **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Table after purse was set on it **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.lamb over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment.grease trap leaking out back **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.at mop sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.danger zone, cold hold, hot hold **Warning**
  • 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. Milk, paneer cheese in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Chicken was not cook to 165° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.potatoes ambient cooling in walk in **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.over 10 degrees off **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.onion sauce, chicken, tomato sauce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.on shelves under the prep tables **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.108° **Warning**
10/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Main dining area.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Kitchen - roti, indian bread.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. By kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Walk in cooler area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Fried onion.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken cold water handle at kitchen handsink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food-contact shelf cover. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • 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. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **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. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen counter top.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment, pots and pans stored on floor. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Serving trays.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food-contact cover. Hot plates.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storeroom.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Kitchen shelf.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • 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.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. (2)
  • 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 failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Fried potato found at 109°F in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
8/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storeroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Kitchen handsink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping towels used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen and restroom.
  • Intermediate - Mop sink sink used for purposes. To store utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(rice scoop - kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover food)
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.(kitchen)
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed mop sink used for purposes.(to store utensils) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom)
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on knives.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen and walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed mop sink used for purposes.(to store utensils)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen)
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. (under cutting board)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(dough cooler)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storeroom)
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.(dough cooler)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.(storage area)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover cooked rice)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hole in wall.(under dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(under dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storage area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in and reach in coolers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Repeat Violation.3
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(restroom)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed hole in wall.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • 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. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storeroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.5
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.8
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.7
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cooked rice)
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.3
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage.(walk in cooler and chest freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(hallway, kitchen and storeroom)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(hot water handle at kitchen handsink)
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(extended dining room area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(extended dining room area)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(food storage area)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.(with single serve items - hallway)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.6
  • Critical. Container of perpared food not identified by common name.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(chest freezer)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(chest freezer)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bag used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(3 compartment sink available) Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.6
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(restroom)
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed clearance between sprinkler head and top of storage less than 18 inches. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen)
  • Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Corrected on Site.
8/19/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. Repeat Violation.5
  • Critical. Containers of prepared food not identified by common name.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(bread) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(cooked rice) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a rusty basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(storage area)
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.5
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(rice)
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. (kitchen)Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(party room)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door missing door sweep)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(back of party room area)
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • 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.(ABC)
12/22/2009Complaint FullInspection 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 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 not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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