Bixi Brewery

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETHERS IN COOLING UNITS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. Edit

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection. Noted 75 or more small and large black live flies flying roughout prep areas, dry storage space by stairs, on exterior surfaces of working ingredients & bulk containers, 1st and 2nd floor bars on all plumbing fixures, liquor wells and dishwashing machines. Noted 5 large cockroaches crawling throughout the following spaces...inside sink basin of handwashing sink near dish machine (1st floor), on floor alongside 2 door cooling unit near mop sink, inside dishwashing rack inside dish machine in 1st floor bar, on floor alongside cooling unit in rear prep. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed rear exit door leading to receptacle space not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and protect outer openings to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed shelving racks containing clean dishes and kitchenware next to 3 compartment sink with black garbage bags and tape used as a protective barrier. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable splashguard to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed torn gaskets inside cooling units under grill equipment as well as all 2 door units with cold holds attached. Noted heavily accumulated food spills and grease on equipment instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed all equipment throughout bars as well as rear prep area 1st floor in need of cleaning.instructed to remove dried food debris and grease buildup from all heavy equipment, prep tables and cooling units. Must maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11. Observed lighting inadequate in rear prep area on first floor. Instructed to replace burned bulbs and maintain

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility utilizing special process without approved haccp plan and required variance. Instructed to provide and maintaied per code. Priority foundation violaton. #7-38-005. Refer to violation #32 for citation information.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermomethers in cooling units with cold hold attached located in 1 st floor prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection. Noted 75 or more small and large black live flies flying roughout prep areas, dry storage space by stairs, on exterior surfaces of working ingredients & bulk containers, 1st and 2nd floor bars on all plumbing fixures, liquor wells and dishwashing machines. Noted 5 large cockroaches crawling throughout the following spaces...inside sink basin of handwashing sink near dish machine (1st floor), on floor alongside 2 door cooling unit near mop sink, inside dishwashing rack inside dish machine in 1st floor bar, on floor alongside cooling unit in rear prep. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door leading to receptacle space not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and protect outer openings to prevent pest entry.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers handling food without effective hair or beard restraints. Intructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving racks containing clean dishes and kitchenware next to 3 compartment sink with black garbage bags and tape used as a protective barrier. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable splashguard to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets inside cooling units under grill equipment as well as all 2 door units with cold holds attached. Noted heavily accumulated food spills and grease on equipment instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all equipment throughout bars as well as rear prep area 1st floor in need of cleaning.instructed to remove dried food debris and grease buildup from all heavy equipment, prep tables and cooling units. Must maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lighting inadequate in rear prep area on first floor. Instructed to replace burned bulbs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish machine in the 2nd floor prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the middle sink stopper at the 3 compartment sink in the 1st floor food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor under the deep fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN AT 1ST FL. SERVICE STATION AND 2ND FL. BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER PREP TABLE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-302.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST KIT TO MEASURE AT PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS .

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies on walls , ceiling and flying around prep/dish washing area,1st fl. Bar area,1st & 2nd fl. Hallway outside of toilet rooms.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/29/19.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to ice bin at 1st fl. Service station and 2nd fl. Bar area.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair & beard restraints for food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on top of coolers,shelving units and where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 1- door prep cooler under prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no high temperature dish machine test kit to measure at plate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation -no citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine final rinse gauge cock is reading 0.0f at this time.must repair or replace and maintain at 180.0f or above.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler compressor unit and fan guard covers,reach in coolers,fryer cabinets .

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leak at 1st fl. Women's last toilet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing lower wall tile outside of office.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a rack to hang wet mops in 1st fl. Mop sink closet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floors and drains in all prep areas and bar areas.must remove standing water under dish machine in dish washing area.