La Josie

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed handle on deep fryer panel door at the 1st floor cook line broken, unable to easily open deep fryer panel to monitor interior. Instructed to repair or replace the deep fryer panel door handle and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic utility sink basin in the basement warewashing area in poor repair, plastic cracked and missing. Instructed to repair or replace the basement warewashing area utility sink basin and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle in the basement area all-gender employee restroom to be uncovered. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in women's or all-gender restrooms for the disposal of sanitary products and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly activity at premises.observed 25 fruit flies at bar areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate fruit flies.

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

Inspector’s note: Mop sink located between clean utensils shelves with a garbage bag used to protect utensils from splashing. Instructed to install a permanent barrier to prevent splashing of mop waste water on clean utensils.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives wedged between 2 prep tables. keeping large spoons in-use in a stagnant water at main prep line 1st floor. Instructed to store utensils in-use according to health code, ie.

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

Inspector’s note: Deli cups are stacked in each other while wet, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

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

Inspector’s note: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Damaged and chipped walls behind clean pots and pans racks in basement kitchen, instructed to provide durable surface that's easily cleaned.

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 walk-in cooler located in the basement. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the three compartment sink located in the basement to have a leak. Also observed the hand sink in the downstairs unisex toilet room to have a slow draining of water. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all three unisex toilet rooms located upstairs. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on 1-door upright norpole cooler in basement prep area. Also, splash guards are needed at the hand-sink behind both bars to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents in basement prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must seal holes in ceilings throughout basement prep and non-prep areas; near walk in cooler and at dish machine, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 live small flies and 20 large flies on walls in basement prep area, and on walls behind the rear bar area. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected areas, contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE REAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE In a clean, dry location Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on 1-door upright norpole cooler in basement prep area. Also, splash guards are needed at the hand-sink behind both bars to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean food debris from floors throughout basement and main level prep areas. Also, clean floors in sun pump rooms, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents in basement prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must seal holes in ceilings throughout basement prep and non-prep areas; near walk in cooler and at dish machine, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw shrimp stored in stainless steel pan, directly next to ready to eat food, guacamole in stainless pan, with no covers/protection, at Ceviche station, at top loading cooler, on front prep line, at time of inspection. Informed Manager that foods must be protected during storage, preparation, to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage. Observed black/brown slim like substance in interior contact surfaces of ice machine located in basement storage area. Ice is being used for human consumption. Site corrected violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted for most recent inspection dated 3/01/17. Instructed that the most recent inspection report summary must always be posted and visible to all customers. The new inspection report summary from today's inspection was posted. Serious violation: 7-42-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the ice bin next to the 3-compartment sink at the service station with no splash guard to prevent splashing on to consumable ice. Instructed to provide a partitioner and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the floor drain cover in the employee's toilet room in the basement missing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no drainboard for the 3-compartment sink in the service station area. Instructed to provide a drainboard and maintain.