The Hat

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken down cardboard boxes found in use and storage in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Cardboard boxes on floor in walk-in cooler, stored on the side of storage shelf near walk-in cooler, and under three compartment sink. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster receptacle unable to close fully. The dumpster was filled past capacity. Instructed manager to ensure lids are closed and tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 15 small flies throughout the facility, including in the dining room, near the storage and dish area of the facility. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle with light grease build-up. Instructed manager to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor around various equipment, such as griddles and coolers. Instructed manager to clean floors.

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 detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top prep tables in front prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside customers washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout main prep line with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to install a back flow prevention device so that can be service and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents in the customer's washrooms. Must clean vents to provide proper ventilation at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the shevles above the 3 compartment sink and storage shelving for the pop syrup to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the cadinet where the self serve pop's are displayed to remove spills.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside storage not protected. Found said storage with pop cans,and disposable utensils(foam cups etc) and other non-food related. Door and panels are not completely enclosed a gap od 1 to 2 inches on bottom and top od door and panels.rats droppings(20 or more) inside the storage.instructed to rodent insect/proof door and panels. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored between the equipments.knives rack is needed at prep line across from cooking, equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Beginning of slime substance at interior of ice machine and nozzle dispenser at self serve pop machine in dining area.need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Spillage under the shelves inside the walk-in freezer(south-west corner);spillage under the pop dispenser and under the plastic lines.when water is released from compartment sinks a strong sewage gas odor comes from floor drain and from floor grease trap instructed to clean all mentioned and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floors at rear storeage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean nad maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Organize walk-in cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.