Doma

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and cutlery during storage to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and basement food/dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine on ice. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted rough and unfinished brick walls at the outdoor patio. Instructed to refinish walls to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and cutlery during storage to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple dead insects in the window area downstairs prep area. Instructed to clean area as a means of preventing feeding of other insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in freezer and refrigerator base floor and gaskets with food debris building up. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket inside of refrigerator #1 gasket coming loose on the inside near the hinge of the unit lower corner. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the front service area with a small build up of coffee beans and grounds under and behind the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on ice scooper on the side of the ice machine and observed a build of substance on incside of ice machine (ice not touching) instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of ice.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and other stored items in basement area on the floor. Instructed to elevated at least six inches from the floor to assure proper cleaning and mainatining of area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease on the hood ventilation system and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior back seating door left slightly open which allows for pests/insects to enter. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single use plastic cups without a handle used as a scoop for dry seasonings. Facility must provide scoops with a handle.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils stored in stagnant cup of water near cookline and front coffee station. Store in-use utensils: 1) in the food with the handle up and out of the food item; 2) stored on a clean and sanitized sirface; 3) in running water; 4) in container of hot water maintained at or above 135f.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found in basement. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations dated on 11/1/22, report#: 2566318 has not been corrected. #16) 4-602.11: observed minor pink and black build up inside ice machine at front counter. Must clean and maintain. #36) 4-204.112(b): instructed to provide visible thermometers inside all coolers #53) 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide visible thermometers inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints, instructedto wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean standing water from floor in basement, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease accumulation from hood filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventer device at the coffee espresso machine in front coffee prep area. Back flow preventer device must be located so that can be service and maintained.