Mia Francesca

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the floor dry beneath the 2nd floor bar to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple boxes stored on the floor in the basement liquor room. Management instructed to maintain all items off of the floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 20 mouse and 15 rat droppings on the floor of the following areas: basement storage, basment prep, under soda syrup in basement, and under stairs in basment. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from pipes at 3 compartment dish, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible test strips/testing device on site to adequately measure the utensil surface temperature (160 f) after the final rinse for high temp dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled at basement prep area. Must label all bulk containers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Liquor storage room floor cluttered. Instructed manager must elevate all items off floor or remove items.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All raw wooden shelving in liquor storage must be painted/sealed with a smooth and cleanable surface remove grease from inside the unused oven in the kitchen. Clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Replace broken stoppers at bar 3 compartment sink, second floor

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: There is debris and broken glass on the floor under the main bar and second-floor bar.clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some dirt buildup on floors underneath dry storage shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning floors underneath, leaving units and maintaining.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 noted serving plates and glasses on shelves at the kitchen prep area and dining not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and glasses at the kitchen and dining tables to prevent dust accumulation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 noted large holes and openings on the ceiling of the basement food prep/dry storage and a loose strip on the coving of the wall behind the prep table at the basement food prep/dry storage. Instructed to repair and maintain, and seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 20 rat droppings at the exterior dry storage next to the walk-in cooler used for dry storage on the second floor. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, and eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the 2-door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep (first floor). Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leakage on the hose of the sprayer at the prep sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted large holes and openings on the ceiling of the basement food prep/dry storage and a loose strip on the coving of the wall behind the prep table at the basement food prep/dry storage. Instructed to repair and maintain, and seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pests.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Metal ice scoop cracked by handle. Must replace damaged ice scoop.

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

Inspector’s note: Salad reach in cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Instructed manager must repair/replace said damaged cooler door rubber gasket.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Dishwash area ceiling tiles and ceiling light covers with food stains/not clean. Must replace all unclean ceiling tiles/ceiling light covers at dishwash area.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Noted utensil rack and soda dispenser syrup boxes stored underneath the waste water pipe lines at the basement food prep/storage area and inside the hot water tank room. Instructed to remove or relocate utensil rack and soda dispenser syrup boxes.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves at the basemen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted drain pipe from the espresso machine draining into the exposed hand wash sink at the 2nd floor bar. Instructed to redirect the drain line into the floor drain.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at te outer exterior hall way leading to the bar at the second floor. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pests.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Inaccurate internal thermometer inside the cooks line tall reach-in cooler. Observed adequate food temperatures. No citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food preparation equipment ie: hot holding soup/sauce unit, bread oven, cutting boards and espresso machine in a customer accessible area and directly across from the customer washrooms. Must remove all to a protected area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Spray foam used as sealant observed around basement prep ceiling piping, above prep tables and throughout. Must remove to make all smooth and cleanable.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the glassware freezer at the 2nd floor bar.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk bread containers must be labeled.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of the basement ice machine needs cleaning on the middle plastic panels.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint above the basement food slicer. Must remove/repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields throughout the basement food prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometers for food handlers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution. Not on prep surfaces, aprons or shoulders.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install handsinks and to maintain at the 2nd floor bar, the main bar, and the coach house bar. Observed a small leak at the east faucet base at the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 4/17/13 report#1322458. (35) found drywall celing not smooth and easy to clean at basement preparation areas.(must seal) serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rusty food storage shelving inside prep coolers 1st floor main kitchen area.must repaint or replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment in main kitchen area. Must clean/maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Broken ceiling light shields in basement food prep area. Must repair/maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Detail clean grease trap in basement. Remove grease and dirt. Leaky faucet base at 3-compartment sink in 1st floor rear food preparation area.must repair/maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed at prep cooler in main kitchen. Must provode.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops stored on top of ice bin in 2nd floor front bar area. Must properly store in a clean container.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(sugar,flour,etc.)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need additional cleaning at basement preparation areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Found drywall celing not smooth and easy to clean at basement preparation areas.(must seal)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR IN THE COACH HOUSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The sliding case cover for the gelato freezer is cracked. Instructed management to replace.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE OVENS AND AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NECESSARY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Dipper well at gelato freezer is not operational. Must repair. The 2nd floor 3 compartment sink behind the bar is slow draining. Must repair so that sink drains properly.