Robust Coffee Lounge LLC

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 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.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.115 noted temperature measuring device/gauge for the wash and sanitizing cycles of warewashing machine not working. Insrtucted to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

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.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted temperature measuring device/gauge for the wash and sanitizing cycles of warewashing machine not working. Insrtucted to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting board on sandwich prep cooler. Intructed manager to replace cutting board and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in staff and customer washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain covered receptacles in washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to repair to make walls smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting board on sandwich prep cooler. Intructed manager to replace cutting board and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in staff and customer washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain covered receptacles in washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to repair to make walls smooth and easily cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2613423 on 3-10-25:40-observed food handlers without proper hair restraints; instructed to provide and maintain.55-no covers found on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of the customer washrooms; instructed to provide covers for the ventilation fans and mantain.55-instructed to clean the floor in the front prep corner area to remove coffee beans and clean in kitchen area around and behind equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the ventilaion fan on the ceiling of the employee washroom to remove dust observed.57-observed expired food handler training certificates for all food handlers; instructed to have all food handlers obtain valid certificates.priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints; instructed to provide and maintain. Corrected on site.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: No covers found on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of the customer washrooms; instructed to provide covers for the ventilation fans and mantain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the front prep corner area to remove coffee beans and clean in kitchen area around and behind equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the ventilaion fan on the ceiling of the employee washroom to remove dust observed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the large ice machine in need of cleaning; clean interior of machine and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instucted to clean the floor in the front prep area in the corner area by the large ice machine to remove coffee beans from the floor. Also clean the floor i the rear prep area in corners by refrigeration units and other equipment. Instructed to clean the ventilation fan cover in the washroom to remove dust observed on the cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: No ventilation fan cover on the fan in the washroom closest to the back dining room; instructed to replace cover for fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair or discolored in need of replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Sides of all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to emove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Garbage area is located within building. Floors in need of cleaning and mainting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain under and around all equipment

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation on site while extensive cooking is being done. Instructed to add adequate ventilation and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair or discolored in need of replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Sides of all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to emove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Garbage area is located within building. Floors in need of cleaning and mainting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain under and around all equipment

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation on site while extensive cooking is being done. Instructed to add adequate ventilation and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the deep freezer in the rear. Must defrost and clean. Must clean the interior walls in the large ice machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the front prep sink and a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor need cleaning in the front service area along the wall base and in corners to remove debris(coffee beans).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a drop ceiling above prep and/or cooking area in the rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scatterd on the floor behind the rear deep freezer, 15 mice droppings scatterd on the floor around rear reach in cooler and storage shevling and 10 mice droppings scatterd on the floor in the paper good storage room. Must remove and detail clean affected areas. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelving dirty. Must clean to remove spills and/or debris.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the refuse area/room very dirty. Must detail clean the floors,walls and dumpster to prevent pest issues and harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vents, duck works and utility lines above the prep station dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter through out premises storage areas. Must remove and/or organize to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out rear prep and storage area along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a drop ceiling above prep and/or cooking area in the rear.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that a written procedure must be in place for vaccinted and non-vaccinted employees as required or citations will follow.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed long cutting board in food prep area stained from normal wear of cutting. Instructed to replace and maintain. Also instructed to clean and sanitize often until replaced to prevent possible contamination of foods.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside cold hold units in rear prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken hot water knob at mop sink and leaking sprayer at two comp sink both located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in private staff toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear office room. Instructed to remove and maintain. Any items that have to remain must be elevated at least six inches from floor for easy cleaning and sanitizing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on walls in prep area, food and grease debris on floors under shelving unit along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas, as well as behind equipment in sfront service area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields in rear prep area. Instructed to provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grease of vents in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain to prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared and food contact surface areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged yogurt parfaits displayed for customer service with no food labels. Instructed to properly label with business name, address, ingredients, net weight, allergens, etc.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine in front coffee prep area. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside cabinets under 2-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking and loose faucet at hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no trash can at hand washing sinks in prep areas. Instructed manager to provide trash can in all areas where waste is commonly discarded.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall tiles in middle prep area, peeling paint on walls and wall surfaces in poor repair in utensil and dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated smoke and grease on walls in middle prep area, food and grease debris on floors under shelving unit along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must place food scooper upright in food container to prevent contamination from handles.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused wash cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Must have covered receptacles in women's washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind heavy equipment throughout of debris and litter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or provide a handle for refrigerator at rear.

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.must label repackaged food items with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-1" gap along bottom of front door and rear side door frame and wall on both sides.must make doors tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sneeze guard at front prep area drink station prep cooler at serving area to the public.must provide and maintain to prevent contamination.(priority 7-38-005)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Obsereved employees not wearing hair restraint while handling food.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensil on rear dish storage shelves.

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 front prep area 2- prep cooler and missing door handle on beverage cooler in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn cutting boards at prep cooler.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the incorrect chemical test kit for low temperature dish machine(quaternary ammonium)is needed.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from storage shelves,microwave,oven,prep coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean build up from interior parts of ice machine and grill .

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on premises at front (71.1f)and middle (69.4f)hand sinks and customers men's (49.6f) and women's (47.3f)toiletrooms.must provide and maintain sufficient water supply to meet peak demands during operation.(priority 7-38-030(c)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace heavy leaky pipe at front prep area hand sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor and floor drains throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease build up from walls above cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose upper wall panel and wall trim behind cooking equipment in middle prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in middle prep area.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from april 14, 2016 as described: #38 must install a hand sink that is more readily accessible to the middle prep area. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around and under kitchen equipment and storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling vents of the public washrooms; must clean vents to remove dust observed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from the hot water faucet knob in the womens washroom; repair leak at faucet knob.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers including those working the beverage station must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the exterior of bulk food item containers, cutting boards, sinks, counter tops,refrigeration units and shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Deatail clean floors under the shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink that is more readily accessible to the middle prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter improperly stored in the rear mop sink and minimize clutter in all storage areas. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER & REAR REACH IN FREEZER,MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GARBAGE CANS,COUNTERTOPS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE & DISH MACHINE,PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal hole in lower wall behind fruit cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,BARRIER AT OVERHEAD PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 rodent droppings on floor in front prep area under shelving units,under small prep cooler,in rear prep area under paper storage shelf,on & under prep table,on shelves of cooler and at motor of same,warming drawer,near mop sink,dining area behind booths and shelving unit behind couch.also both side & rear doors not tight fitting along bottom & sides.also appx.25 or more small flies flying around premises.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.pest control arrived on site during inspection.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label small food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on over head shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn cutting boards,worn door gaskets on 2- door front prep cooler & rear reach in freezer,must recaulk hand sink in men's toiletroom.must provide splashguard in between 1- comp sink and hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from garbage cans,countertops,all shelving units,interior & exterior of ice machine & dish machine,prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout.must seal broken concrete floor in corner near ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in prep areas and dining area.must repair or replace loose wall base near mop sink,gaps in brick wall in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose faucet in women's toiletroom,overhead pipes in rear prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-packaged cakes and cut fruit with out proper labeling, instructed on proper labeling name, address,phone, ingredients etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service items forks,spoons, improperly stored in rear prep area, instructed to invert(handle up).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear wall paint chipped behind rear prep area, instructed to re-paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-packaged cake and cut fruit with out proper labels, instructed on proper labeling.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean front juicer, and rear slicer, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed semi clear liquid at coffee station not labeled. Asked what the liquid was and was told simple sugar syrup. Instructed on proper labeling.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear flat grill, and toster oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to fill hole in corner of floor front next to coffee grinder.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean dusty ceiling vents in both restrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted small openings along the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the outside. Must seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all coolers,prep tables and other equipment. Also clean floors in storage closet in the mens washroom. Must remove food debris and heavy dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken wall tiles in rear prep area above prep table. Must detail clean walls behind rear prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Invert all carryout containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, beverage machines.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards behind front counter, in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in rear prep/storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation over grill in rear prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Provide long handle utensils for dispensing chicken and tuna salad.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector’s note: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEAN, MAINTAINED AND HAS STRONG FOUL ODOR. OBSERVED FECES ON FLOOR AND TOILET SEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. WASHROOM MUST BE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF ODORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CLEANED WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.

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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, SOAP, AIR FRESHENER, ETC AWAY FROM STRAWS, STIRRERS AND UTENSILS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CHICKEN AND TUNA SALAD. STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. (must store inverted)

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not swept at rear storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must rodent proof front door-1/4" gap noted and rear door-1/2" gap noted. Found 40 live small flies in rear of restaurant and 10 in the front prep area. Instructed to eliminate all flies and sanitize all affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for services to help eliminate activity. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation #64216-12 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn rubber gaskets on front prep reach-in cooler by ice machine

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain interior of all coolers/freezers, exterior of hot holding units, counters and storage racks throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain the interior/exterior of all floor drains, floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must maintain dry floors to help in eliminating breeding sites for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain window sills through out-remove dirt and dead bugs.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store any unused wash cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution and dirty wash cloths in a bin or item with a lid to help in elimination of breeding sites for pests

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

Inspector’s note: Must hang all mops not in use hanging upright for proper drying to help in eliminating breeding sites for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must rodent proof front door-1/4" gap noted and rear door-1/2" gap noted. Found 40 live small flies in rear of restaurant and 10 in the front prep area. Instructed to eliminate all flies and sanitize all affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for services to help eliminate activity. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation #64216-12 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn rubber gaskets on front prep reach-in cooler by ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINDOW SILLS THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DIRT AND DEAD BUGS.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST STORE ANY UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND DIRTY WASH CLOTHS IN A BIN OR ITEM WITH A LID TO HELP IN ELIMINATION OF BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS

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

Inspector’s note: Must hang all mops not in use hanging upright for proper drying to help in eliminating breeding sites for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.