- Proper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Details:
- Wipe cloth next to the handsink between the two prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket. Store in sanitizer bucket. Corrected.
- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Toilet Facilites Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
- Details:
- Lifting of stopper of left handsink in women's restroom is still stuck. Repair.
- Comment:
- Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
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01/26/2016 | Reinspection |
- Critical: Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible (corrected on site)
- Details:
- Paper towels in dispenser of the handsink between 2 prep sinks lacking. Provide paper towels. Corrected on site.
- Comment:
- Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
- Critical: Food Contamination and Adulteration (corrected on site)
- Details:
- Open bags of raw meat sitting on top of raw tomatoes which according to manager is not for cooking (like salsa), and cilantros rolled up in a wet cloth was observed inside the Beverage Air cooler. Food shall not be contaminated or adulterated. Observed tomatoes and cilantros disposed
- Comment:
- corrected on site.
- Demonstration of Knowledge
- Details:
- Food handler's card not available for inspection. Provide in 30 days for new employee or ones that have become inactive, and provide proof by reinspection. This is a repeat.
- Comment:
- All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
- Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Details:
- Two MC coolers were 47 and 43 F. Provide 41 F or below for potentially hazardous food (PHF). This is a repeat.
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Food Protected from Contamination
- Details:
- Containers of marinated cooked meat (chicken, beef), chopped lettuce, sliced onions, raw potatoes, raw chili, cooked/diced potatoes and carrots were stored without covers in Walk In. Cover all food to protect from contamination. This is a repeat.
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Food Storage/Display Properly Labeled
- Details:
- Boxes of tomatoes on the floor in Walk In. Store at least 6 inches above floor.
- Comment:
- Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
- Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
- Details:
- Ice build up in freezer walk in, such that the door cannot be closed. De-ice. This is a repeat. No splash guards for handsink immediately adjacent and in contact with drain board of 2-comp and a 1-comp prep sinks. Provide splash guards with non-absorbent and cleanable surface at least 6 inches high. Rolls of cloth are used to prop up microwave on the top shelf over the west M3 cooler. Provide non-absorbent and cleanable surface.
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Equipment/Utensils/Linens: Proper Storage / Use
- Details:
- Cleaned glasses stored next to handwash and drinks prep, and the same handwash sink has dirty glasses inside. Remove glasses from handsink and use only handsink for hand washing, and store utensils and food at least 2 feet away, or provide splash guard with non-absorbent and cleanable surface at least 6 inches high.
- Comment:
- All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4) Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
- Approved / Sufficient Ventilation and Lighting
- Details:
- Lighting inadequate in Walk-In (one outlet has no bulbs). Provide sufficient lighting with shatter-proof cover.
- Comment:
- Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
- Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
- Details:
- Thermometer in Beverage Air lacking. Provide. This is a repeat.
- Comment:
- An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
- Proper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Details:
- Wipe cloth at cook line not in sanitizer bucket. Store in sanitizer bucket. Corrected on site.
- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
- Details:
- 2 dumpsters outside are not closed. Cover all garbage containers.
- Comment:
- All food waste and rubbish shall be kept in leak proof and rodent proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently as necessary to prevent a nuisance. The exterior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. (114244, 114245, 114245.1, 114245.2, 114245.3, 114245.4, 114245.5, 114245.6, 114245.7, 114245.8)
- Toilet Facilites Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
- Details:
- Soap dispenser in women's restroom very slow or wont' dispense. Provide soap that dispenses regular and in sufficient amount on every press. Lifting of stopper in left sink of women's restroom not functional. Repair.
- Comment:
- Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
- Signs Posted
- Details:
- Last Inspection Report Available
- Comment:
- Last inspection report not available. Retain a copy of the most recent inspection report.
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12/23/2015 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/07/2015 | Reinspection |
- Disposal of Sewage/Wastewater
- Comment:
- All liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)
- Food Protected from Contamination
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Clean and Maintained
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01/06/2015 | Reinspection |
- Demonstration of knowledge
- Comment:
- All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
- Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures (corrected on site)
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available (corrected on site)
- Comment:
- An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
- Disposal of Sewage/Wastewater
- Comment:
- All liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)
- Floors, Walls, Ceilings
- Details:
- Clean and Maintained
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12/30/2014 | Routine |
- Critical: Improper Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
- Comment:
- All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135#F to 70#F, within 2 hours, and then from 70#F to 41#F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers
- Critical: Not In Compliance with Shell Stock Regulations (corrected on site)
- Comment:
- Shell stock shall have complete certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. (114039 - 114039.5)
- Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
- Comment:
- All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
- Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
- Comment:
- Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
- Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
- Comment:
- An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
- Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
- Comment:
- Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
- Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
- Comment:
- All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
- Plumbing Not Maintained
- Details:
- Lacks Back Flow Device
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12/02/2013 | Routine |
- Critical: Not In Compliance with Shell Stock Regulations (corrected on site)
- Comment:
- Shell stock shall have complete certification tags and shall be properly stored and displayed. (114039 - 114039.5)
- Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
- Comment:
- All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
- Hot and Cold Potable Water Not Available
- Comment:
- An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times. (113953(c), 114099.2(b) 114101(a), 114189, 114192, 114192.1, 114195)
- Food Unprotected from Contamination During Storage
- Comment:
- All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
- Thermometers Not Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
- Comment:
- An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
- Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
- Comment:
- Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
- Plumbing Not Maintained
- Details:
- Lacks Back Flow Device
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10/08/2012 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 08/23/2012 | Change Of Owner |
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