V & K Restaurant Inc

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the mini refrigerator at the front prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed squirt bottles and a bulk, platic container of butter at the front prep area with not labels. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door of refrigerator in serving area. Instructed to repair and replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed crack tile on wall next to front counter handwashing sink.observed cracked linoleum floor tiles in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket seal at the lower reach in two door cooler in the front under the toaster damaged with tape on it. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up under the shelving unit that sits over the flat top area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being cooked or the food contact surfaces below.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall under the three compartment sink area with a build up of dirt and stain drippings of some sort. Instructed to clean area well as a means of preventing possible insect harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.75 or more mice droppings on old cutting board underneath unused toast on rear food storage shelf and on floor under same,on rolling cart under shelf,grill table,fryer cabinet,under crates in mop sink closet,on floor next to stove,on service counter shelving units.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/25/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hair restraints.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no gloves used to handle ready to eat foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on rear 2- door reach in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on rear grill table,fryer cabinet

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice buildup in mini refrigerator/freezer in front prep and freezer in rear prep. Instructed to repair and maintain condensation units.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed closed grease receptacle with heavy accumulated grease and food debris buildup on receptacle instructed to clean at a frequency neccesary to prevent becoming attracted to insects and rodents and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt accumulation on fans/vents above front food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed food manager that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of disposable eatery stored on a pallet in the unfinished basement. Instructed to remove pallet and items from the basement and place in approved storage areas.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no use of gloves by the food handlers at the start of the inspection. Instructed to enforce food handlers to utilize gloves when handling or prepping foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door handle to freezer unit in the rear prep/kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device on the utility mop sink and ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the unfinished basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light-bulb in the display refrigerator unit. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

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

Inspector’s note: All food product in rear storage area must be off the floor. Correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain. Air vent in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove some dust build up clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the rear reach in freezer with thick ice build up. Instructed to remove excess ice and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the rear storage racks and the interior of the cooking equipment. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the prep and toilet rooms. Remove dirt/dust build up.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Found food handlers in need of hair/beard restraints. Instructed to provide and wear while handling food.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoops not properly stored, instructed to store in a sanitized bin or handle up in the ice.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Invert the single use plastic utensils to prevent against contamination by hands.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the deep fryer and door gaskets inside of the 2 door prep cooler next to the cook's line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install light shields on the fixtures in the rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager on properly labeling precooked food items stored in freezer with name and date.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the small reach in cooler at the front hot line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent covers in the toilet rooms to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the reach in prep cooler door gasket in poor repair and the gasket on the deep freezer in poor repair. Must repair or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a few water stained and damage ceiling tiles in the back prep area. Must paint or replace and manitain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryer and exterior of stove.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ventilation fans in both washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair loose rubber gaskets at prep and two door cooler in front prep area to avoid escaping air. (units at proper temp at this time).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair/replace cracked toilet seat in womens washroom.

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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE DUST FROM BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE HANDSINK. REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AND HALLWAY.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store mops with mop heads upward to dry in utility closet; recommended installing a mop rack on wall for storage.