El Nibble Nook, 27725 Eight Mile, Livonia, MI 48152 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: EL NIBBLE NOOK
Address: 27725 Eight Mile, Livonia, MI 48152
Permit #: 031361
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 06/15/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Comment:
    Corrected The Lo Iodine sanitizer is registering at 25ppm.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Comment:
    Corrected Temperature in the walk in cooler for the chicken is 37F and beef is 40F.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
06/15/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Iodine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 12.5 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    A chemical sanitizing solution with iodine sanitizer must have a concentration between 12.5ppm and 25ppm. Observed Iodine sanitizer was dispensing below 12.5ppm of solution into the bar glass washer and not sanitizing the glasses. Repair machine to dispense the correct concentration of sanitizer. ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous food held cold must be held at 41F or below. Observed containers of cooked chicken in the walk in cooler were at 44F. Keep cold food below 41F. ,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Physical facilities must be kept clean to avoid an accumulation of debris. Observed the baffle filters in the ventilation hood have a lot of grease build up and the meat walk in cooler has mold residue at the top ceiling. The food racks in both walk in coolers are rusted. Clean baffle filters and baffle filters. Either replace or paint the food racks.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. The latch on the vegetable walk in cooler is not closing properly. The knife rack attached to the prep table is loose and could fall. Repair the latch on the walk in and tighten the screws to the knife rack.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
05/29/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/24/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed mold on interior surfaces of the kitchen ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean. Clean the ice maker on a monthly basis to prevent build-up of mold and ice box on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled floor in the kitchen especially under and behind equipment, soiled door to the employee restroom. Facilities must be kept clean. Clean the floor and door to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed broken handle on the right fryer in kitchen. Equipment must be maintained. Install a new handle on fryer door.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Intensity
    Items:
    Lighting intensity
    Problems:
    Less than
    Comment:
    Observed missing light bulb above the mop sink and rear handsink. Install a new light bulb to provide proper illumination.
    General violation description:
    6-303.11 - The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed the following soiled items: grease behind the panel doors of the fryers, moldy thermometer in the milk cooler, dirty microwave oven shelves, and moldy walls in walk-in cooler. Non-food contact equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed broken wall tiles at corner of wall by the 4 door reach-in freezer. Replace the broken wall tiles.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed missing thermometer in food prep cooler. Provide a conspicuous thermometer in this cooler.
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
11/13/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/02/2014Follow-up
  • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled toilet and handsink in the employee restroom. Handwashing facilities must be maintained. Clean the restroom on a daily basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.18 - PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems,
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed extremely dirty exhaust hood vent above the kitchen dishmachine. Clean the hood on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled floor under equipment and in corners of kitchen and employee restroom. Physical facilities must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed water dripping from edge of handsink on to the floor where it is pooling up. Handsink is located next to the kitchen ice machine. Repair the leak to prevent water dripping on the floor.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed moldy pop gun holder outside the bar and greasy fryers in kitchenand dry storage shelves in the dry storage room. Non-food contact equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed peeling doorways in the kitchen. Physical facilities must be maintained. Clean and paint the doorways in the kitchen.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Storing Maintenance Tools
    Items:
    Maintenance tool storage
    Problems:
    Unorganized
    Corrections:
    Store in an orderly manner.
    Comment:
    Observed hose and broom laying in the mop sink. Hang hose and broom up on hooks to air dry when not in use.
    General violation description:
    6-501.113 - Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items shall be: (A) Stored so they do not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
05/14/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/14/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Controlling Pests
    Items:
    Pest(s)
    Problems:
    Present in facility
    Corrections:
    Remove pests from facility.
    Comment:
    Observed fruit flies at the bar near handsink and pop gun holder and at garbage disposal and dirty linen hamper. Pests must be eliminated. Contact a licensed pest control operator.
    General violation description:
    6-501.111 - The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies
  • Critical: Demonstration
    Items:
    Person-in-charge
    Problems:
    Does not demonstrate required knowledge
    Corrections:
    Knowledge is to be obtained through an approved training program.
    Comment:
    Cook did not know that potentially hazardous foods must be held below 41 degrees F. He thought it was 48 degrees F. Cooks must demonstrate knowledge. Have certified food manager review food safety information with all food handlers.
    General violation description:
    2-102.11 - Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the FOOD operation, during inspections and upon request the PERSON IN CHARGE shall demonstrate to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the HAZARD Analysis CRITICAL CONTROL POINT principles, and the requirements of this Code. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with this Code, by being a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACREDITED PROGRAM, or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific FOOD operation. The areas of knowledge include: (A) Describing the relationship between the prevention of foodborne disease and the personal hygiene of a FOOD EMPLOYEE
  • Critical: Handwashing Cleanser, Availabi
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no soap for the right dispenser in the women's restroom. Soap dispenser was repaired in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    Observed sanitizing rinse of kitchen dishmachine below 50 ppm of chlorine. Sanitizing rinse must be 50-100 ppm of chlorine. Repair or replace the dishmachine. Sanitize in the 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is repaired.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled floors at the bar and in kitchen under and behind equipment. Observed dirty ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. Clean these items to sight and touch as needed to stay clean.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed broken light switch for the small walk-in cooler. Equipment must be in good repair. Replace the broken light switch.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed missing handwashing signs for the bar, women's restroom and kitchen handsink by the ice machine. Provide handwashing signs.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed grease build-up on sides and behind the panel doors of the fryers, as well as on the dry storage shelves where fryer baskets are stored. Clean these items to sight and touch as needed to stay clean.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed peeling doorways in kitchen. Paint the doorways to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
11/04/2013Routine
  • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled handsink in employee restroom. Clean this restroom on a daily basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.18 - PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems,
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed greasy baffle filters in exhaust hood above the fryers. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed dirty floor throughout the kitchen and dirty garbage cans. Clean entire floor especially under and behind equipment and the garbage cans on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no handwashing signs for the bar and kitchen handsinks, as well as the employee restroom. Provide conspicuous signs.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed moldy pop gun holder at the bar and greasy fryers behind th epanel doors. Clean these items to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed peeling paint on doorways throughout the kitchen and damaged door sill in walk-in cooler. Repair these items so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Storing Maintenance Tools
    Items:
    Maintenance tool storage
    Problems:
    Unorganized
    Corrections:
    Store in an orderly manner.
    Comment:
    Observed brooms and ose laying in the mop sink. Hang these items up on hooks so that they air dry when not in use.
    General violation description:
    6-501.113 - Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items shall be: (A) Stored so they do not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
05/14/2013Routine
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, De
    Comment:
    SPRAY NOZZLE DISCONNECTED
    General violation description:
    5-202.14 - A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. (P)
12/17/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, De
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device
    Problems:
    Not properly
    Corrections:
    Replace/maintain to meet requirements above.
    Comment:
    REMOVE NOZZLE AT END OF HOSE AS IT NULLIFIES THE BACKFLOW PROTECTION AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE......CORRECTED AT VISIT BY REMOVING,
    General violation description:
    5-202.14 - A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. (P)
  • Critical: Identifying Information, Promi
    Items:
    Manufacturer's label
    Problems:
    Missing
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON CHEMICALS WITHOUT MANUFACTURING......CORRECTED AT VISIT BY LABELING CHEMICAL CLEANER
    General violation description:
    7-101.11 - Containers of POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS and PERSONAL CARE ITEMS shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.
11/26/2012Routine
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Comment:
    CLEANED AND SANITZED ICE MACHINE
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
06/28/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    , STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR OVER HAND OIBSERVED WITH ACCUMULATED RESIDUE OR GROWTH........CONDENSATE DRIPS OVER RESIDUE ON TO ICE IN ICE BIN........DISCARD ICE ....CLEAN AND SANITZE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR....THEN BEGIN ICE MAKING PROCESS, ,
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
05/30/2012Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    ALL FOODS AT 431F OR BELOW
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
12/05/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    SLICED TOMATOES RECORDED AT 47F ....MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
11/11/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Comment:
    GLASSWASHER IS NOW USING IODINE TO SANITIZE ....12.5 TO 25PPM RECORDED AT VISIT,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
06/23/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking or Tobacco
    Comment:
    LIDDED CUPS WITH STRAWS OBSERVED AT FOOD PREP.
    General violation description:
    2-401.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Date Markin
    Comment:
    DATEMARKING OBSERVED WHERE REQUIRED.
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Comment:
    , CHLORINE SANITIZER MUCH GREATER THAN 200PPM .........REPAIR OR RECALIBRATE SANITATION RINSE CONCENTRATION TO 50-100PPM.......SEND GLASSWARE TO KITCHEN DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CONCENTRATION IS LOWERED TO 50-100PPM.,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
06/03/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking or Tobacco
    Items:
    Beverage container
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Cover.
    Comment:
    USE LIDDED CUPS WITH STRAWS FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS OR LIDDED MUGS WITH HANDLES......NO OPEN DRINKS, OPEN CUPS, OPEN POP CANS , NO OPEN DRINKS WITH STRAW AND NO LID AS OBSERVED,
    General violation description:
    2-401.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking or Tobacco
    Items:
    Beverage container
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Cover.
    Comment:
    USE LIDDED CUPS WITH STRAWS FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS OR LIDDED MUGS WITH HANDLES......NO OPEN DRINKS, OPEN CUPS, OPEN POP CANS , NO OPEN DRINKS WITH STRAW AND NO LID AS OBSERVED,,
    General violation description:
    2-401.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Date Markin
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Without date of consumption marking
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE DISCARD DATE ON SOUPS( HOUSE MADE OR STORE BOUGHT SOUPS), SPINACH AND BROCOOLI DIPS........PROVIDE DISCARD DATES ON ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS / READY TO EAT OR COOKED TO BE REHEATED STORED IN COOLERS 24 HOURS OR MORE.
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Date Markin
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Without date of consumption marking
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE DISCARD DATE ON SOUPS( HOUSE MADE OR STORE BOUGHT SOUPS), SPINACH AND BROCOOLI DIPS........PROVIDE DISCARD DATES ON ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS / READY TO EAT OR COOKED TO BE REHEATED STORED IN COOLERS 24 HOURS OR MORE.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 25 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    GLASS WASHER WAS NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER ......REPAIR MACHINE TO DISPENSE 50-100PPM......SEND ALL BAR GLASSES AND UTENSILS TO KITCHEN DISHWASHER TO BE SANITIZED PROPERLY.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 25 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    GLASS WASHER WAS NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER ......REPAIR MACHINE TO DISPENSE 50-100PPM......SEND ALL BAR GLASSES AND UTENSILS TO KITCHEN DISHWASHER TO BE SANITIZED PROPERLY., , ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
05/06/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces and Uten
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed a metal ice scoop that was cracked and had a hole in surface of scoop. Food contact equipment must be in sound condition. Discard ice scoop and use the other ice scoop until a new one is provided. The manager discarded the ice scoop in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    Observed the cold water handle for the handsink at the cookline and the hot water handle for the handsink for the dishroom not working. Hot and cold water under pressure must be provided at each handsink. Repair the handsinks. The manager repaired the 2 handsinks in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed heavy grease build-up behind the panel doors on the fryers. Clean this area to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Clean, Vent. Sys., Prev. Disch
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed greasy baffle filters in the exhaust hood above the cookline. Clean the filters as needed to prevent build-up of grease.
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed dirty floor in the dry storage room especially under the shelf racks. Clean to sight and touch as needed to keep clean.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed walk-in cooler door not latching properly. Repair the door latch so it closes properly.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no paper towels for the bar handsink. Provide paper towels.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
11/01/2010Routine Inspection

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