Gussie's Handmade Italian

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and glasses at the dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and drinking glasses to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted mechanical stoppers at the 3 compartment sink in poor repairs. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage seasoning containers in kitchen and dry storage closet does not have a label. Facility must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Linens are in direct contact with salad in prep-line cooler drawer. Linens may not be used in contact with foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

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

Inspector’s note: Produce/milk crates used as dishware storage. Facility must replace with containers that is smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on 2 door prep cooler in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when foor is not in the original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed approximately 40 live fruit flies on walls behind front bar area and wall behind hand washing sink in kitchen food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Must clean and sanitized affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine in front bar area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk spice containers with out labels . Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on both exposed hand sinks at front bar. Also observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to install to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ice machine in rear prep area. 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 door sweep on west exterior exit door, slightly skewed. Also observed rear door leading to common hallway, slightly skewed as well. Both doors are considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to adjust door sweep for further precautions/preventive maintenance. Maintain at all times.