Falafel Kebab

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain windowsill near entrance free of dead insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled tableware improperly stored in rear warewashing area. Instructed to store tableware in an are elevated from floors where tableware will not be contaminated.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

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

Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged foods such as pastries being sold at the front counter must be properly labeled with the business name and address, list of ingredients including any allergen ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in their original containers at the rear kitchen must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled floor rugs being stored directly on top of clean kabob spear utensils. Instructed to remove rugs, properly store in a non-food contact area and wash, rinse and sanitize contaminated utensils.----must not store hanging clean utensils directly next to the wash compartment of the three compartment sink.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food preparer's with beards must wear beard restraints.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives noted improperly stored between prep coolers on the front cooks line.also noted the rice scoop with its handle inside the rice. Must properly store all in use utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items in the patio storage closet must be elevated from the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the rear prep green cutting board in poor repair with deep, blackened cuts/grooves. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as a splash guard between clean stored dishes and the wash compartment of the three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gasket on the south end two door cooler on the front prep cooks line. Must replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the rear dry food storage room.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the table top can opener with excessive rust on the food contact blade. Must replace/remove rust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Blacken, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink, rear prep and dish hand washing sinks. Must replace all caulking.----cracked/damaged floor tile at the dish washing station. Must replace to be smooth, cleanable.----floor of the walk-in freezer with excessive food spillage. Must clean and maintain.

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 names, including bulk food containers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease accumulation on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the wall base and underneath equipment, especially at the rear dry storage and dishwashing area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous core violation #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report #2562529 dated 08/22/2022 not corrected. Noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: : 6-202.15--- observed small gaps in the rear wooden door, in the walk-in freezer storage area. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11--- observed plates in the dishwashing area, not inverted on the shelving unit. Instructed to invert said plates and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed samll gaps in the rear wooden door, in the walk-in freezer storage area. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates in the dishwashing area, not inverted on the shelving unit. Instructed to invert said plates and maintain.