The Clare

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items stored in 17th floor kitchen walk-in cooler (cooked pasta, red sauce, cooked vegetables) covered by food-grade plastic wrap while cooling. Instructed to store tcs food items loosely covered or uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling to facilitate heat transfer and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foam pad on side of ice machine in 17th floor kitchen area (used as bumper for walk-in cooler door) to be heavily soiled and uncleanable. Instructed to remove foam pad and replace with rubber or other material that is smooth and easily-cleanable for use on nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large square cut-out hole next to utility sink faucet in the 17th floor mop sink area. Instructed to repair hole or replace with panel that can be opened for maintenance and maintain all physical facilities in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint chipping and surface debris on ceiling above dish machine (clean equipment side) in the 17th floor kitchen warewashing area. Instructed to resurface or replace ceiling surface and maintain physical facilities smooth and easily-cleanable to facilitate regular cleaning.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils held in stagnant water at auxiliary kitchen, instructed to keep utensils in proper container

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged gasket for prep cooler door at 13th floor service station.

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

Inspector’s note: No food labels on packaged food at grab and go station. instructed to provide required info on food labels, ie.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils held in stagnant water at auxiliary kitchen, instructed to keep utensils in proper container.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build up noted on cooling lines of walk-in cooler at main. kitchen. instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items kept at food prep areas, phones, bags...., instructed to keep personal items away from food preparation areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found a mold-like substance growing on the interior bottom portion of the reach in cooler on the 53rd floor. Must clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris build up on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: - unable to observe thermometers inside all coolers. Must provide conspicuously placed and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers, and maintain at all times. -

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed rags in the serving, prep, and dish washing areas stored on equipment, counters, and sinks. Must remove and store all rags in buckets of sanitizing solution, in between use. -

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: - must provide a trash receptacle in the 17th floor prep area in the cafe. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations throughout entire facility. Must detail clean and maintain. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed burnt out light bulb in the 9th floor women's single stall toilet room. Must replace and maintain. -