Oda Mediterranean Cuisine

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at rear three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucet and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 to 60 mice droppings in the following areas: along baseboards and under shelving in the adjacent storage area of the bar, on shelving in the main dining room, behind the door entrance to the kitchen. Also noted open bait in the bar storage area. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas, remove open bait and recommend having the pest control co. Service for mice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils, pot/pans above the prep and dish hand washing sinks and the dish machine scraper/sprayer sink to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for utensils/equipment handles.----must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in coolers. Must be food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic crates or milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility. Floor must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling plastic on metal surfaces of the ice machine and small cooler at the bar storage area. Must remove all peeling plastic.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak on the hot handle of the dish area hand washing sink. Must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive dust noted on both ceiling vent covers in the washrooms.----excessive grease on the floor under and around the basement grease trap. Must clean and maintain all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2568035 on 12-6-22 not corrected. #44- must not store cooking equipment and utensils on the outdoor rear patio.#45- all stored items in the basement must be elevated from the floors and organized. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not store cooking equipment and utensils on the outdoor rear patio.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items in the basement must be elevated from the floors and organized.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior drainage bin of the dish machine with excessive dirt build up. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen and dish areas. Must be smooth and cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of the tall reach-in freezer with food spillage. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink must be replaced.---pooling water on the floor of the basement. Must remove and maintain dry.---- floor under shelving at the northeast corner of the basement with debris. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unused furniture on the rear deck must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by grease trap area at basement. Must clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in basement(old equipment etc.)must be clean and organize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers without a label (flour). Must provide common name to properly identify food item.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used as food storage in freezer in kitchen prep. Instructed to use food grade containers for easy cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cutting boards at prep tables with darks stains and deep grooves. Instructed to clean or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed old equipment on back patio and clutter in basement. Must remove all garbage, clean and organize. Remove all equipment and unnecessary items from rear porch and area under porch to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 4-3-19 inspection # 2282922. Violation 39. Found bag in a box soda machine (in basement) under non dripping waste pipes. Must relocate equipment or reroute drain pipes. Violation 55. Found basement cluttered with old equipment, garbage etc. Must remove all garbage and clean and organize basement. Remove all equipment and unnecessary items from rear porch and area under porch to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ice machine and bag in a box soda machine (in basement) under non dripping waste pipes. Must relocate equipment or reroute drain pipes.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found basement cluttered with old equipment, garbage etc. Must remove all garbage and clean and organize basement. Remove all equipment and unnecessary items from rear porch and area under porch to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found espresso machine next to customer seating areas. Must relocate espresso machine or remove dining space from esresso machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ice machine and bag in a box soda machine (in basement) under non dripping waste pipes. Must relocate equipment or reroute drain pipes.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards stained and not smooth and easy to clean. Must repair or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found basement cluttered with old equipment, garbage etc. Must remove all garbage and clean and organize basement. Remove all equipment and unnecessary items from rear porch and area under porch to prevent pest harborage.