Emerald Isle

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead insects on the floor of the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap between the double exit doors to the patio. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryer, oven and grill with encrusted grease and food debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the broken wall baseboard behind the cooking equipment. Replace the broken floor tiles in front of the ice machine. Repair the wall corners so they are sealed to prevent pest harborage conditions.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Replace the missing light shield in the food prep area.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaps on both sides of the basement exterior door. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets on the 2 drawer cooler are torn/broken. Instructed to replace/maintain in good condition.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unisex bathroom trash with no trash receptacle/covering. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on used cooking oil container. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vents in the womens restroom. Inztructed to must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the kitchen area. Instructed to replace lightbulb.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2584727 dated 11/6/2023: #38 "observed 1/2 inch gap between rear exit doors sweep at 6684 n northwest hwy side. Must rodent proof said doors." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap between rear exit doors sweep at 6684 n northwest hwy side. Must rodent proof said doors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on ventilation hood/hood filters. Must clean ventilation hood/filters and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on prep area coolers condensers. Must clean coolers condensers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on walls in mens washroom. Must clean walls in mens washroom and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace broken door sweep at the bottom of rear exit door to prevent pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior of ice machine with minimal lime build-up.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace loose cold faucet handle at 3 compartment sink in rear prep/dishwashing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover and sides with mold like build-up inside keg walk-in cooler (basement).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in front main bar.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers/bins identified with common name (flour, salt, bread crumbs etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of main front sliding door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath hand sink behind the main bar.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/dish washing area and floors in (2) bar area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover and ceiling with dust and mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain vent cover with excessive dust accumulation inside women's washroom.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container handled up,to prevent possible contamination.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: All clean pots ans pans mut be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Bottom compartment of the deep fryer ,interior of the door also with grease build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: One of the female washroom waste receptacle has no lid or cover. Instructed to provide lid or cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items/articles thru-out basement. Instructed to organize, elevate all items off the floor to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs on the ventilation hood in the cook line. Must provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 instructed to install a splashguard to the left of the bar exposed handsink next to clean dishware rack and to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed torn gasket at the right door of the 2 door true stand up cooler.instructed to replace gasket and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device at the ice machine (tight space unable to see behind unit).instructed to provide and maintain visible.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 (b) observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the utility mop sink located in basement.instructed to repair water leak and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles in the main womens washroom and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 (a) instructed to detail clean and sanitize lower walls of the bar area to remove all splashed sticky liquid debris and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 (a) instructed to detail clean exhaust hood area above the cooking equipments to remove dusts accumulations and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install a splashguard to the left of the bar exposed handsink next to the clean dishes and to maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed all of the bar soda gun nozzles and holders to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the underside of the bar counter to be dirty and sticky. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup on the fryer by the flat top. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: at the bar along the walls, in the kitchen under the freezers and three compartment sink, and in the basement along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking pipe in the basement near the grease trap (not sewage). Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the two soda guns near the closed end of the bar to have no drain tube or incomplete drain tubes above the ice bin. Instructed facility to install drain tubes that connect to a floor drain and to maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dust and litter along the walls and in all corners throughout basement storage area.-----------must clean and maintain rear outside area with some litter on ground

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted drainpipe from ceiling into 1st compartment (far left) of the 3 compartment sink in prep/cooking area. Instructed to remove. Must properly drain onto floor drain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain basement area. Must remove unnecessary articles stored in basement to prevent pest harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Noted incomplete employee food handler's training certificate on premises. Instructed to provide completed food handler training certificates.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found front entrance bottom door and rear exit middle bottom door (leading to patio) not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of each door. Serious violation 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dust and litter along the walls and in all corners throughout basement storage area.-----------must clean and maintain rear outside area with some litter on ground.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted drainpipe from ceiling into 1st compartment (far left) of the 3 compartment sink in prep/cooking area. Instructed to remove. Must properly drain onto floor drain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain basement area. Must remove unnecessary articles stored in basement to prevent pest harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Noted incomplete employee food handler's training certificate on premises. Instructed to provide completed food handler training certificates.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Foods not properly stored inside cooler and freezer. Instructed to store in food grade freezer bags.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board attached to prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board and sanddown to surface easily cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, deep fryer cabinets, reach-in coller gaskets, interior ice machine panel, and soda guns holder not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained near ice machine. Instructec to repair and regrout floor. Floor in basement not clean. Instructed to detailm clean daily. Floor drain in basement not covered. Instructed to install grate on floor drain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided not inside bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside cooler.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside grease box not clean, or rodent proof. Observed exterior of grease box with waste grease opn top lid, encrusted along sides and on ground. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Foods not properly stored inside cooler and freezer. Instructed to store in food grade freezer bags.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board attached to prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board and sanddown to surface easily cleanable surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, deep fryer cabinets, reach-in coller gaskets, interior ice machine panel, and soda guns holder not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained near ice machine. Instructec to repair and regrout floor. Floor in basement not clean. Instructed to detailm clean daily. Floor drain in basement not covered. Instructed to install grate on floor drain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided not inside bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using plastic grocery bags to hold meats inside chest freezer in basement. Instructed manager to provide only food grade bags for meats in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains on interior of dishwash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of 3-compartment sink.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls in prep area/behind dishwash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed one prep area ceiling light cover loose/does not fit ceiling light space. Instructed manager to provide correct size cover for ceiling light bulbs.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed clean knives stored between wall and metal tube at prep area. Instructed manager to provide addtional knife racks for knives.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed tin foil on shelf under unused pizza oven also found 3-door prep reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped/in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged door gaskets and remove tin foil from said shelf, shelf surface must be smooth and easy to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed floor base tiles loose from wall in prep area adjacent to stand up freezer. Instructed manager to reattach damaged tiles to wall/seal all gaps between tiles and wall.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Prep area exposed handwash bowl cold water pressure low. Instructed manager to increase cold water pressure at said sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Metal stem therometer not calibrated. Instructed manager to calibrate metal stem therometer for food handlers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and defrost upright freezer at the kitchen....clean all soda gun holders at the bar and shelve underneath grill at the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors underneath 3 compartment sink, along wall base at the bar and at the basement food storage area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed seal all holes and openings along piping on walls at the basement and where ever necessary to prevent rodent entry.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the fans inside walk in cooler and maintain free of dirt and debris

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove or organize clutter at the rear basement storage area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Deep fryer cabinet, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile damaged in kitchen. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Soda guns not properly installed. Instructed to install drainline on soda gun holder to dispose of liquid waste.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK ON ONE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH BEER CAPS BY THE WALL BASE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling panel above the 3 compt sink rusted. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.