Whiskey In The Jar, 2741 Yemans, Hamtramck, MI 48212 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: WHISKEY IN THE JAR
Address: 2741 Yemans, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Permit #: 033301
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 05/06/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment
    Locations:
    bar beverage gun heads
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
    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 of Plumbing Fixtures
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Locations:
    bar storage area
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
    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, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Locations:
    ceiling fan blades
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    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.
  • Intensity
    Items:
    Lighting intensity
    Locations:
    walk-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    Less than 1 inch
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER.
    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)
    Locations:
    Microwave oven(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep 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
    Locations:
    ceiling tiles
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    DAMAGED /SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
    Items:
    Toilet room(s)
    Locations:
    women's restroom
    Problems:
    Not provided with Self-closing door
    Corrections:
    Provide self-closing door.
    General violation description:
    6-202.14 - Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
05/06/2015Routine
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Items:
    Backflow prevention backflow/backsiphonage device vacuum breaker
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on hose thread at sink in storage room. Back sink is a hand sink and should not have a hose to it to insure proper hand washing. Remove hose and do not reattach. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of inspection by education and by employee removing hose from hose thread. Corrected
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • Critical: Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable, paper towels
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back room. All hand sinks must have paper towels at all times. Corrected at time of inspection by education and by pacing paper towels at hand sink. Corrected
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
05/21/2014Routine
  • Critical: Warewashing Equipment, Determi
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    THERE ARE NO TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE OR USED FOR SANITIZER AT BAR. ALL FACILITIES SHALL USE PROPER TESTING DEVICES TO DETERMINE SANITIZER LEVELS. ACQUIRE STRIPS WITHIN 10 DAYS AND EMAIL RECEIPT TO JDEMERJIAN@WAYNECOUNTY.COM WITHIN TEN DAYS OR REVISIT WILL OCCUR.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
05/22/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/25/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Characteristics
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) and utensils
    Problems:
    Constructed from materials that are not
    Corrections:
    Provide smooth, durable, non-absorbent, easily cleanable materials.
    Comment:
    Observed cardboard used as a lid for the ice machine. Food contact equipment must be made from approved materials. Replace with an approved cover.
    General violation description:
    4-101.11 - Materials that are used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to FOOD and under normal use conditions shall be: (A) Safe
  • Critical: Cleaning Freq.,Food Contact Su
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) and utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Not cleaned
    Corrections:
    Clean as specified above.
    Comment:
    Observed dried food debris inside the microwave oven. Food contact equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch.
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Clean the floor behind the bar and in the men's room.
    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.
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    Provide a quaternary ammonia test kit for checking the sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Provide a hand washing sign in the men's room on back of door.
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Items:
    Lighting intensity
    Problems:
    Less than
    Comment:
    Repair the light fixture in the women's restroom and install light bulb in the walk-in cooler.
    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
05/15/2012Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/01/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    Observed clogged drain in the women's restroom handsink. Plumbing must be maintained. Repair the clogged drain.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    Provide a quaternary ammonia test kit for checking the sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink. Provide 200 ppm of quaternary ammonia in the sanitizing rinse.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
  • Hand Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Repair or replace the soap dispenser in the men's room.
    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)
05/20/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Responsibility of Person in Ch
    Items:
    Person-in-charge
    Locations:
    Bar Cooler Food Employee
    Problems:
    Fail to require employees to report illness as rule requires
    Corrections:
    Require reporting as stated above.
    Comment:
    REVIEW WITH THE EMPLOYEES THE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS VOMITING, DIARRHEA, JAUNDICE THAT EXCLUDE THEM FROM THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND SORE THROAT WITH FEVER, INFECTED WOUND OR PUSTULAR BOIL THAT RESTRICTS THEM FROM THE FOOD AREA OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO REQUIRING THE FOOD EMPLOYEE TO NOTIFYING THE PERSON IN CHARGE. AND FOLLOWING DIARRHEA OR VOMITING TO REMAIN HOME SYMPTOM FREE FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS TO TRAIN THE FOOD EMPLOYEE TO RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSED WITH ILLNESS DUE TO: i) SALMONELLA TYPHI ii) SHIGELLA iii) ESCHERICHIA COLI ("E-COLI") iv) HEPATITIS "A" VIRUS v) NORO VIRUS CORRECTION MADE: THE OWNER WITH THE AID OF "THE FOOD EMPLOYEE ILLNESS GUIDELINES; ILLNESS SYMPTOMS ACTION GUIDANCE" MATERIAL PROVIDED HIM. HAS REVIEW WITH THE EMPLOYEES PRESENT, THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE BIG 5 AND THE PROCEDURES TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTIONS.
    General violation description:
    2-201.11 - The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.
05/19/2010Routine Inspection
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    Iodine sanitizer is now being used. Switch from quaternary ammonia test strips to iodine test strips. Provide 12.5 - 25 ppm of iodine in the sanitizing rinse.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
    Comment:
    Repair the damaged ceiling above the toilet in the men's room. Repeat violation.
    General violation description:
    6-201.11 - Except as specified under # 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed the handwashing sign missing from the men's room handsink. Provide a handwashing sign. Second repeat violation.
    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.
05/28/2009Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Cleaning Freq.,Food Contact Su
    Items:
    Storage container(s)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    The beer keg cooler has mold on the floor of the cooler where kegs are stored. Clean the floor to sight and touch on a regular basis.
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    The pop gun holder is missing the drain line which properly disposes the liquid wate from pop gun. Replace the missing drain line and have it discard liquid waste to the drain bowl under the 3 compartment sink. Provide an air gap for the drain line.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    The floor behind the bar is dirty and has bottle caps on it. Clean to sight and touch. Repeat violation.
    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.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
    Items:
    Floor(s)
    Problems:
    Not constructed, designed, installed according to law
    Corrections:
    Remove and replace to be in compliance with law.
    Comment:
    Replace the missing floor covering behind the bar and in the dry storage room. Repeat violation.
    General violation description:
    6-201.11 - Except as specified under # 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
    Items:
    Ceiling(s)
    Problems:
    Not constructed, designed, installed to be
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comment:
    Repair the damaged ceiling above the toilet in the men's room.
    General violation description:
    6-201.11 - Except as specified under # 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    The beer keg and beer bottle coolers are very rusty. Sand and paint the rusty metal to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
    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 Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Provide soap for the bar handsink. Repeat violation.
    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)
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Provide paper towels for the bar handsink. Repeat violation.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Provide handwashing sign for the men's room handsink. Repeat violation.
    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.
06/04/2008Routine Inspection
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Comment:
    The floor under and behind the bar is dirty. Clean to sight and touch.
    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.
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Comment:
    The toilet in the men's room is dirty. Clean to sight and touch.
    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.
  • Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
    Comment:
    Replace the missing floor tiles behind the bar. Repeat violation.
    General violation description:
    6-201.11 - Except as specified under # 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • Hand Cleanser, Available
    Comment:
    Provide soap for the bar handsink.
    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)
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Comment:
    Provide paper towels for the bar handsink.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • Handwashing Signage
    Comment:
    Replace the missing handwashing sign in the men's room. Repeat violation.
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Comment:
    Replace the burned out light bulb in men's room 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
  • Maintaining/Using Handwashing
    Comment:
    Remove garbage can from in front of the bar handsink. Keep handsink accessible. Repeat violation.
    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.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces
    Comment:
    The cooler condenser fan cover is dirty. Clean to sight and touch.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Storing Maintenance Tools
    Comment:
    Boxes stored on top of hot water tank. Discontinue storing items on top of tank. Repeat violation.
    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
  • Ventilation, Mechanical
    Comment:
    Replace the missing ceiling fans in the two restrooms.
    General violation description:
    6-304.11 - If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.
06/19/2007

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