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In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-202.15 observed damaged backflow device at dry storage utility sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged backflow device at dry storage utility sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-----missing ceiling tile above the three compartment sink. Must replace.----noted pooling water on from an unknown source under the three compartment sink on the west side. Instructed to remove and maintain dry floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: : 6-202.11--- noted missing light shield for the fluorescent bulbs at the west dish area three compartment sink.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items including to go food containers stored in the west dish room must be elevated from the floors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)--- plastic ice shoot on the soda dispensing system in the dining room in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---- noted excessive dust on the ventilation covers above the cooks line cooler and steam table. Instructed to clean and maintain.----missing ceiling tile above the three compartment sink. Must replace.----noted pooling water on from an unknown source under the three compartment sink on the west side. Instructed to remove and maintain dry floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: : 6-202.11--- noted missing light shield for the fluorescent bulbs above the steam table/prep cooler and the west dish area three compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4)--- previous core violations from report #2588254 on 1-18-24 not corrected. #44- soiled linens being stored in the outdoor storage area must be properly sealed/contained.#55-missing ceiling tile at the rear kitchen above the fire suppression tank. Must replace. #56- missing light shield above the three compartment sink (main kitchen) for the glass fluorescent bulb. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All stored items including to go food containers stored in the west dish room must be elevated from the floors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Plastic ice shoot on the soda dispensing system in the dining room in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive dust on the ventilation covers above the cooks line cooler and steam table. Instructed to clean and maintain.----missing ceiling tile above the three compartment sink. Must replace.----noted pooling water on from an unknown source under the three compartment sink on the west side. Instructed to remove and maintain dry floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shield for the fluorescent bulbs above the steam table/prep cooler and the west dish area three compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2588254 on 1-18-24 not corrected. #44- soiled linens being stored in the outdoor storage area must be properly sealed/contained.#55-missing ceiling tile at the rear kitchen above the fire suppression tank. Must replace. #56- missing light shield above the three compartment sink (main kitchen) for the glass fluorescent bulb. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Soiled linens being stored in the outdoor storage area must be properly sealed/contained.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Table top can opener noted dirty with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile at the rear kitchen above the fire suppression tank. Must replace.----excessive grease on the ceiling vent cover at the entrance to the main kitchen walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above the three compartment sink (main kitchen) for the glass fluorescent bulb and cracked/damaged plastic shield above the food prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils directly above the three compartment sink dirty wash basin at the main kitchen three compartment sink.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not store in-use knives between the prep cooler and steam table.

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

Inspector’s note: Soiled linens being stored in the outdoor storage area must be properly sealed/contained.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner under the flat grill.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Table top can opener noted dirty with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Metal surface behind faucet at the front prep hand washing sink dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Soiled mop head noted improperly stored at the utility service sink. Must store inverted.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile at the rear kitchen above the fire suppression tank. Must replace.----excessive grease on the ceiling vent cover at the entrance to the main kitchen walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above the three compartment sink (main kitchen) for the glass fluorescent bulb and cracked/damaged plastic shield above the food prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted individual to-go disposable containers and bowls with no handle used for scooping and serving food inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at prep area not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

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

Inspector’s note: Observed entrance/exit doors in the dining area are propped open. Doors must be closed and tightly fitted.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wet wiping cloths were observed on prep counters in the main kitchen area. Instructed to keep in sanitizer bucket.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knife stored in between prep-line units in front kitchen prep-area. Instructed employee to move knife in a cleanable area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Can opener blade is not clean to sight and touch? Instructed facility to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior kitchen equipment is not clean to sight and touch. The facility must be clean and maintained.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on caster wheels under kitchen equipment in the main prep area. The facility must be clean and maintain.---observed fan guard in the walk-in cooler soiled. The facility must be clean and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and soil under kitchen equipment in the main kitchen area. The facility must be clean and maintained.---observed ceiling vent above microwave heavily soiled. The facility must be clean and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield above 3 compartment sink in dish room/dry storage area. The facility must provide a light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food inside large bins not labeled .(beans, rice,etc.)must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in gender neutral bathroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor food debris on floor throughout prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumilation on vent inside walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board boxes stored under hand sink in rear and by back door. Instructed to remove and clean area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found core violation not corrected from previous report dated 8-7-19 inspection # 2304280. Violation 58.food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must obtain.priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found core violation not corrected from previous report dated 1-15-19 inspection # 2252588. Violation 58.food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must obtain.priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found core violation not corrected from previous report dated 1-15-19 inspection # 2252588. Violation 58.food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must obtain.priority founndation. Citation issued. 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Beginning of mineral build up inside the ice machine,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under and behind cooking equipment included deep fryer.clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil used for shelf liner instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed knife stored between the prep table and prep cooler instructed to remove and provide knife rack for that area. Ice scoops must be properly stored in ice scoop containers or a clean bucket

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

Inspector’s note: Thread faucet at three compartment sink(1116 w granville),need to provide unthread faucet at said sink

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil used for shelf liner instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed knife stored between the prep table and prep cooler instructed to remove and provide knife rack for that area. Ice scoops must be properly stored in ice scoop containers or a clean bucket

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

Inspector’s note: Thread faucet at three compartment sink(1116 w granville),need to provide unthread faucet at said sink

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation cot corrected from 9-9-16,report #1936220 #38-found no splash guards at exposed hand sinks. Must provide splash guards for all exposed hand sinks today 3-13-17 observed same violation serious violation: 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil used for shelf liner instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Observed knife stored between the prep table and prep cooler instructed to remove and provide knife rack for that area. Ice scoops must be properly stored in ice scoop containers or a clean bucket.

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

Inspector’s note: Thread faucet at three compartment sink(1116 w granville),need to provide unthread faucet at said sink

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

Inspector’s note: Found light fixtures not shielded for 2 front serving/preparation areas. Must shield light fixture/shatterproof bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no splash guards at exposed hand sinks. Must provide splash guards for all exposed hand sinks.

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 gap at bottom of front, rear and side exit doors. (about 1/4 inch gap at bottoms) must seal bottoms of rear exit doors. Serious violation. No citation issued. 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Found light fixtures not shielded for 2 front serving/preparation areas. Must shield light fixture/shatterproof bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no splash guards at exposed hand sinks. Must provide splash guards for all exposed hand sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Found light fixtures not shielded for 2 front serving/preparation areas. Must shield light fixture/shatterproof bulbs.