Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance door not rodent proof at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Observed water test kit on site. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer used for dishes. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two sink stoppers missing for the three compartment sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the grill with food build up and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lids for the garbages in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the rear food prep area in need of cleaning, especially on the side of the ice machine. Also, behind the front bar area, under the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall bases in need of cleaning next to the cooking equipment in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one blown out light bulb under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed numerous containers of food with name of item written in a language other than english. Common name of food must be written in english. Instructed manager to write common name in english.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Sponges observed having been dried overnight for reuse. Instructed manager to discard sponges daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several shelves covered with foil. Foil cannot be used to cover non food contact surfaces. Instructed manager to remove foil and manually clean all non food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: No drain plugs observed on site for 3 compartment sinks. Instructed manager to purchase drain plugs for 3 compartment sinks.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Dust and soil accumulation found in the following areas: around griddle, in exhaust vent above griddle, and behind griddle. All non food contact surfaces must be frequently cleaned and maintained. Instructed manager to clean non food contact surfaces

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

Inspector’s note: Receptacles in women's rest room and non gender restrooms missing lids. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: No receptacles available in kitchen. All food prep areas and hand washing stations require receptacles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Lighting in dry storage area not in working order. Lighting must be suffiecent in all storage and food prep areas. Instructed manager to replace bulbs in dry storage area

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: No written protocal observed. Must have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. 1st offense

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior panel of the ice machine needed cleaning in the kitchen; clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found two faucet knobs in poor repair (one in mens washroom and one in womens washroom); repair/replace faucet knobs at handsinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in need of replacing worn discolored with deep cuts. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all reach in coolers and freezer to remove all food spills and build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Floors in front bar in need of detail cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at handsink in bar area in need of repair. Leaks at faucet correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged door at first stall in womens customer restroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of deep fryer of grease build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter on side of ice maker in kitchen, organize and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Wipe clean interior metal panel of ice machine in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen around equipment, under fryer and behind bar. Clean floor drains where needed in kitchen and behind bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Soda gun dispenser not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soda gun holder at bar with sticky residue. Clean and maintain soda gun holder.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic silverware improperly stored. Store all plasticware with handles facing out to prevent contamination,

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior and sides of deep fryer in food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all articles in store rooms 6 inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in washrooms. Clean walls in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Front door with 1/4 inch gap under said door on 1st. Floor. Instructed to make tight fitting so as no daylight can be seen and rodent proof same. Serious 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Floor drain at dish machine and three compartment sink not maintained. Water spilling onto floor from said drain. Instructed to repair same and remove standing water. Serious 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide soap at washbowl in unisex toilet room in karaoke room across from dry storage room and clean toilet staff in womens toilet room. Serious 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide and install racks/shelves for food/utensils storage, dry paper goods storage room. Paint raw wood surfaces under cooking equipment.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL NEXT TO AND UNDER STAIRCASE, AROUND PIPING/WIRES/CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND KARAOKE ROOMS. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING CEILING SECTIONS.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide backflow prevention device at water line at ice machine. Provide hot water at utility sink in closet in banquet room #2.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove materials/items from stairwell and under staircase, elevator, and entrance at 2nd floor to prevent pest harborage.