New Delta Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door (to rear alleyway) with screen door in poor repair, gaps in screen mesh and screen panel frame accessible to pests. Instructed to repair or replace screen mesh on rear exterior door to eliminate gaps and maintain all exterior openings free from holes or gaps.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of stove (rear splash panel, underside of ledge) on main cook line to be soiled with grease. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease and other soils and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen area handwashing sink drain plumbing in poor repair, but functional (p-trap with minor leak and slow-draining). Instructed to repair or replace kitchen area handwashing sink drain plumbing and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil being used as liner on shelving unit in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove foil and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the floor tiles in disrepair in the front and rear prep areas. Repair the ceiling in the rear food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the food splashed debris inside of the microwave and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear prep/dishwashing area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb inside the refrigeration unit located at rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site for taking internal temperatures of hot and cold tcs foods. Instructed to maintain metal stem thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener on cook line covered with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose and leaking faucet on 3 compartment sink located at coffee station. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of food debris, dirt, and grime underneath equipment on main cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused refrigerator next to coffee maker and rear storage closet filled with clutter. Instructed to remove unnecessary items from premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vent in bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed core violation from report #2366523 dated 3/30/2020 not corrected: " no backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Instructed to install to be able to serviced and maintained." " missing light shields on light bulbs in food prep/dish washing area.instructed to install light shields and end caps for light bulbs and maintain." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12- no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Instructed to install to be able to serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover inside the unisex washroom. With dust build -up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11- missing light shields on light bulbs in food prep/dish washing area.instructed to install light shields and end caps for light bulbs and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean manual can opener with housing attached to remove dried-up food debris and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle in the wash room. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in the wash room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear storage area and remove unnecessary articles stored in between refrigeration units due to potential pest harborage elevate items at least 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found missing light shields on light bulbs in food prep/dish washing area.instructed to install light shields and end caps for light bulbs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the chopping board and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall vent cover in front of the kitchen counter with dust build -up . Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove personal items such as shoes on the shelves underneath the round counter and coat,clothes behind the booth in the dining area and store them in designated area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Water keeps running even the faucet of the 3 compt sink is already shut off. Must repair the faucet 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: Found evidence of mice droppings in the basement along the wall base approximately over 20 total. Instructed to clean, remove the droppings and sanitize affected areas. Have additional inspection from pest control technician. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1764076 DATED 5/4/16. #34- Found broken floor tile in front dining room. Instructed to repair and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and remove the grease on the hood and filter and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Water keeps running even the faucet of the 3 compt sink is already shut off. Must repair the faucet and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employee cooking with out wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraint to confine the hair.

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

Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tile in front dining room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found fan (that does not work) in the kitchen area with dust build up. Must either remove non-working fan or remove dust build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for equipment. Must be smooth, cleanable surface. Interior of the rear tall reach-in cooler in poor repair with exposed insulation. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in the rear kitchen area.

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 excessive grease and dried food debris underneath grill.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter in front and in rear area of premises to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Front reach in cooler, front, have build up of grime. Manager reports use as a storage. Instructed to detail clean interior.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing and broken tile , behind front counter. Instructed to replace tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install backflow prevention device to coffee maker, front counter.

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

Inspector’s note: Six light bulbs are missing in dining area. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep area need cleaning(corners).

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. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EXIT DOOR,MUST BE REPLACED; UNCLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; STANDING WATER NEAR BOILER IN BASEMENT MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD /ENDCAPS AT THE DISH AREA

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

Inspector’s note: Wood block in prep area not cleaned.instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior cookong equipment and cooler not cleaned between. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace damaged floor tile.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install shield between 3 comp. Sink and utility sink.