Three Arts Club Cafe

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the large metal fan at the entrance of the kitchen from the coffee bar station with a build up of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods that may be prepared in the area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the drains located at the coffee station...the dish washing machine and the three compartment sink in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect activity.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving area above the cooking equipment in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the cooking equipment in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard located at the hand washing sink located across from the deep fryers in the food service/prep area. Instructed to provide as a means of preventing possible contamination of food contact surfaces and other food items being used in the area during service hours.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt, stains and food debris under and around the non cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine in basement. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine in basement so that it shall be located, serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed flour in container in basement dry storage not labeled with common name of food. Instructed food not in original container shall be labeled with common name of food.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention devices on ice machine in basement and coffee and espresso machine in barista area. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on said equipment so that it shall be located, serviced and maintained.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Lobster is thawing at room temperature in cold container of water in the food prep sink. Time and temperature control for safety (tcs) food must be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41f or less; completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70f or below and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41f; part of a cooking process; or using a procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. Manager placed container under cold running water.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils stored in stagnant water near egg station at cookline. Store in-use utensils: 1) in the food with the handle up and out of the food item; 2) stored on a clean and sanitized sirface; 3) in running water; 4) in container of hot water maintained at or above 135f.

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

Inspector’s note: Boxes of single use articles stored on the floor in basement fountain storage room. Items must stored above 6 inches above the floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose exposed handsink in coffee bar area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the basement food storage area to be unfinished, with many exposed pipes running overhead. Dry goods, food packaging supplies, a walk in cooler and reach in coolers are located in this area. Instructed to provide a ceiling in food storage areas that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed ice for human consumption not protected from contamination in the 1st floor ice machine. Noted pinkish, mold-like substance coating the ice tray, where water freely runs over the soiled portion and into the ice making components of the ice machine. Instructed to discard all ice in unit, properly clean and sanitize the affected areas and protect all food from contamination at all times. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the basement food storage area to be unfinished, with many exposed pipes running overhead. Dry goods, food packaging supplies, a walk in cooler and reach in coolers are located in this area. Instructed to provide a ceiling in food storage areas that is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must adjust hot water temp valve at the first hand washing sink on the right hand side in the ladies restroom located in the basement so as to be 85f for 15 seconds at all times. The other hand sinks inside this restroom are in working order.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide facial hair restraints or cut facial hair to only one inch long. Observed various food prep staff members with long beards. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled and Consumer advisory sign must be posted for public view.

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint on walls and ceiling through out basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and maintain.