Le Sud

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, grease and food debris inside cooking equipment in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink, must repair repair and maintain at all times. Observed exposed handwashing sink draining slow in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on all floor drains in the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ventilation vents throughout facility. Must clean and maintain. Must regrout floor tiles in main kitchen food preparation area, front bar area and rear dishwashing area and maintain facility in a good repair at all times. Observed opening into floor underneath exposed handwashing sink in front prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear dishwashing area. Must provide adequate lighting and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest control device installed directly above handwashing sink and clean equipment in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate device and install all pest control devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bowls used as scoops in bulk dry food storage containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove plastic bowls and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination when scooping and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest control device installed directly above handwashing sink and clean equipment in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate device and install all pest control devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bowls used as scoops in bulk dry food storage containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove plastic bowls and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination when scooping and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed shelves lined on top shelf above grill and under prep table on second floor prep area with foil. Instructed to remove and maintain shelves in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed hole around drain pipe of handwashing sink in bar area on second floor. Observed hole in ceiling upstairs above pizza ovens. Instructed to seal smoothly for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed condensor fan covers in second floor walkin cooler with dust buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed hood filters above grill area with grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves lined on top shelf above grill and under prep table on second floor prep area with foil. Instructed to remove and maintain shelves in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of coolers behind with buildup inside. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak from drain pipe of left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole around drain pipe of handwashing sink in bar area on second floor. Observed hole in ceiling upstairs above pizza ovens. Instructed to seal smoothly for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled floors and corners along wall in kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensor fan covers in second floor walkin cooler with dust buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters above grill area with grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on vent cover in washroom with orange door. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report# 2553986 issued on 04-06-2022 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #47 - observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity approximately 20 live ants crawling along floor and wall tiles underneath the kitchen/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to detail clean and remove all ant activity sanitize all affected areas. Also, additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provided hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear ice maker/hot water tank location and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls behind the bar area.instructed to seal and maintain mentioned brick walls so that they are smooth, easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large amount of boxes stored on floor in rear restroom on 2nd floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches off ground to allow for cleaning.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grease on exterior of outdoor grease can. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in wall near doorway to ice machine room located on first floor. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on ground behind and under wood fired grill. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove all peeling plastic used as protecting on all metal coolers and metal dish machine exterior sides. Must be smooth and cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles at the first floor bar area with large divot. Must replace to make floor smooth and cleanable.---- must not use expanding spray foam sealant on open crevices in walls. Seals must be smooth and cleanable.----must not use tape to seal hole from the second floor hallway door knob.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on espresso machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for espresso machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor cluttered under stair case adjacent to hot water tank. Must elevate all items off flor or remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed air conditioning unit dripping with condensation at dishwash area. Must repair and maintain said air conditioning unit.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on espresso machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for espresso machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust/food debris on walls around/behind dishwash 3-compartment sink and at 2nd floor spice racks. Must clean walls and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor cluttered under stair case adjacent to hot water tank. Must elevate all items off flor or remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed a small section of the ceiling above the 2nd floor dry storage room with deteriorating drywall. Instructed to repair and patch the ceiling to prevent particles from falling onto utensils stored on the storage racks below. Must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must provide light shields for the light fixtures above the 2nd floor prep area to properly shield fixtures at all times.