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Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of a prep cooler at 48.2f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit. Please review comments for tag removal process. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the prep cooler in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop in the ice bin behind the bar improperly stored. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the ice machine in need of cleaning. The panel above the ice and the ice shield in need of deep cleaing. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall ventilation cover in the dining area near the women toilet room with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a blown-out light in the men's toilet room. Instructed to provide good lighting and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 noted dirty wiping cloths on dirty dishes in dish washing areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c):found the inside of the fryer filled with an excessive amount of grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 found floor tile throughout the food prep area cracked. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2577943 conducted on 6/13/23 . The following previous core violations were not corrected: 4-601.11(c):found the inside of the fryer filled with an excessive amount of grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 5-205.15 found all compartments at 3 compartment sink at bar slow draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 6-501.11found floor tile throughout the food prep area cracked. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 found beef thawing in a container of water. Instructed manager to thaw meat under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water for a period that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41f.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 found front entry door open, instructed manager to provide tight fitting screen door to prevent pest entry. Also noted front entry door and rear screen door with a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instructed manager to provide closed tight fitting doors to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 found outdoor service station made of wood.nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Instructed manager to provide; violation corrected, manager removes service bar at time of inspection.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c):found the inside of the fryer filled with an excessive amount of grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 found all compartments at 3 compartment sink at bar slow draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11found floor tile throughout the food prep area cracked. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: found hood filters filled with grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: . Found beef thawing in a container of water. Instructed manager to thaw meat under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water for a period that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41f.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx. 30 small flies in the men's toilet room, and 5 small flies over 3 comp sinks located in food prep. Also noted approx 10 rat droppings in the basement under shelves and next to keg walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to minimize all fly activity and eliminate rat activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found outdoor service station made of wood.nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the inside of the fryer filled with an excessive amount of grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found all compartments at 3 compartment sink at bar slow draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floor tile throughout the food prep area cracked. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found multiple ceiling areas located in basement not finished. Instructed manager to provide smooth and easily cleanable floors walls and ceilings.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found hood filters filled with grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx. 150 rat droppings in the basement behind keg cooler throughout unused cooking equipment and clutter. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no irreversible temperature indicator on site for the high-temperature dish machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation consolidated with above violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed pic to provide and maintain at all times chemical test strips to test the sanitizing agent for the dishmachine and three comp sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted unknown pipe in ceiling in basement next to hot water tank and utility sink profusely leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed sewage pipe in basement with evidence of dried liquid on outside. Noted a bucket stored under a sewage pipe with liquid inside. Informed person in charge of repairing and maintaining.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility with unnecessary items and litter not utilized for daily operation throughout basement and main floor. Informed the person in charge to remove all unnecessary items and litter items from the facility and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility floor in basement dry storage area heavily scored, rough, concrete, porous. Informed the person in charge floor must be smoothed, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed rear door open without a screen. Instructed to provide screen and make door rodent proofed when opened.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed open bait stick traps being set in the basement. Instructed to only allow pest control to set all pest control devices.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed liquor bottles stored on shelves in the basement under sewer lines. Instructed to remove and do not store any food, beverage or single service items under sewer lines.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill and in between cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed overflowing outside dumpster with garbage on the ground around said outside dumpster. Instructed to never allow the outside dumpster to overflow and remove garbage from around the outside dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the basement. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and elevate every thing at least 6 inches.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the floor by the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area. Instructed to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 75 rodent (rat) droppings scattered in various areas of the basement, and about 20 rodent (rat) droppings on the top shelf of the liquor shelves. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and reccomended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed liquor bottles stored on shelves in the basement under sewer lines. Instructed to remove and do not store any food, beverage or single service items under sewer lines.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill and in between cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the basement. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and elevate every thing at least 6 inches.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along the wall base and floors in the kitchen and washroom. Must seal all holes and opening to prevent entry points for pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amout of clutter in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary items and organize the rest to prevent harborage. Must elevate 6" off the floor and away from the wall to monitor for pest and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floor tiles in front of the cooking eqipment and hand washing sink broken, loose, cracked/damaged. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 10 rat droppings on the floor in the kitchen along the wall base along side of the steam table, noted 25 rat droppings on the floor in the basement underneath the liquor storage shelving, 10 rat droppings scattered along the wall base. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean affected areas. Also call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to invert clean dishes above the prep cooler to prevent from possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the front reach in freezer to remove ice build up. Must clean all storage shelving, counter tops to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the lid missing on the garbage can in the women washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along the wall base and floors in the kitchen and washroom. Must seal all holes and opening to prevent entry points for pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent covers in the washrooms to remove dust build up.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floor tiles in front of the cooking eqipment and hand washing sink broken, loose, cracked/damaged. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amout of clutter in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary items and organize the rest to prevent harborage. Must elevate 6" off the floor and away from the wall to monitor for pest and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out and especially where rodent droppings were found.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the deep fryers with food, grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floor tiles in front of the cooking eqipment and hand washing sink broken, loose, cracked/damaged. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The ceiling vents and tiles in the toilet rooms with thick dust and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must clean and maintain the floors under the cooking/cooling equipment in the food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The light in the men's toilet room is blown. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.