Grillicious Bite

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no internal ambient air thermometer provided in the front kitchen area 2-door reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use wiping cloths stored in water with no chemical sanitizer between uses. Instructed to store wiping cloths used for wiping spills in an adequate chemical sanitizer solution between uses and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment items to be soiled: interior cavity of front service area 1-door reach-in cooler, exterior surfaces of ice machine in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt and grease on floors throuhout the rear prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple water damaged ceiling panels above two door freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 tabletop deep fryers used to cook food and not stored underneath the ventilation hood. Management instructed that all cooking equipment must be stored beneath the ventilation hood.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2568729 on 12/20/22 not corrected: 53 - observed the employee washroom door without a self-closing door device installed. Instructed the person in charge to install a self closing device and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room, located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the employee toilet room and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed the person in charge to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall, located in the electrical room. Also observed some ceiling tiles with gaps, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal holes and and gaps and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused items (construction material, and paint) in the electrical closet, located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused items to prevent potential pest harborage.