Kenkee Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more mouse droppings on premises in both kitchen areas around the hot water tank and inside of the deep fryer; instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued for control of vermin and insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of the fryer, exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, insteriors of refrigeration units, shelves inside of the walk-in cooler, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers and prep tables.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored inside of utility sinks; instructed to remove and keep sinks free and clear of items for proper useage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment, clean walls and ceilings to remove splatter dust and dirt. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler to remove spillage and other matter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of grease in the hooded system above the cooking equipment on the second floor; instructed to have system serviced and cleaned.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 60 small live flies on the walls, ceiling and storage racks on the first floor prep/dining area. Instructed pic to eliminate small flies, clean/sanitize the affected areas and have pest control service the premises before reinspection date. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) violation citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers and employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing/serving food and while in the food prep area. Instructed pic to have all employees in the food prep area where a hair restraint. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags used to store tcs foods in the 2nd fl walk in freezer. Instructed pic to use food grade bags and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in 1st fl prep area with deep grooves and stains. Instructed pic to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener in the 2nd fl prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment on the 2nd fl with charred debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers/cooking equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The hot water knob on the 1st fl hand washing sink is loose and leaks water from the base. Instructed to fix. Maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains. -walls and ceiling in both prep area with food, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceiling.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation panels in the 2nd fl prep area with thick grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener blade at the prep table not clean; instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the exterior top surface of the grease receptor outside in the enclosed disposal area; instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment in both prep areas and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener blade at the prep table not clean; instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the exterior top surface of the grease receptor outside in the enclosed disposal area; instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment in both prep areas and maintain.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener blade at the prep table not clean; instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the exterior top surface of the grease receptor outside in the enclosed disposal area; instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment in both prep areas and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded systems above the cooking equipment in both prep areas need cleaning; instructed to clean vents in hood.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces and interior bottom of some cooking equipment in need of cleaning as well as refrigeration and freezer units; clean and maintain. Clean inside of dishmachine to remove lime. Clean can opener blade at prep table on second floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck of the two comp sink in the second floor prep area in poor repair; must replace. Observed the faucet neck of the three comp sink in the beverage area does not extend to all compartments as required; instructed to install a longer faucet neck at this sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling, light shield and vent of the second floor prep area above the prep cooler; instructed to clean and maintain. Instructed to clean the floors under and around kitchen equipment where needed in both prep areas and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knives being stored in between the 1 compartment sink and wall in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to store all utensils at all times properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner by the dish machine. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a wooden chopping block in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to remove and only use smooth, cleanable surfaces for all food cutting

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of refrigeration units (door handles) with accumulated food and grease debris and accumulated grease debris in between all cooking equipment located on the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a brownish substance on the wall and on the floor by the low-temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed knives being stored in between the 1 compartment sink and wall in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to store all utensils at all times properly.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner by the dish machine. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed a wooden chopping block in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to remove and only use smooth, cleanable surfaces for all food cutting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior of refrigeration units (door handles) with accumulated food and grease debris and accumulated grease debris in between all cooking equipment located on the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a brownish substance on the wall and on the floor by the low-temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior bottom of fryer and exterior surface of fryer and stove in need of cleaning; clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around and under kitchen equipment where needed and clean walls around and behind equipment where needed.