The Nest Bar & Eatery

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

Inspector’s note: Noted: cutting board attached to prep cooler in kitchen with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding, resealing, replacing, and maintaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates in kitchen stored upwards. Instructed to store plates and utensils inverted.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate stock items in basement storage at least 6" off the floor to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall underneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink and at bar northeast wall corner.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs at kitchen exhaust hood and at basement ice maker location and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2293763 DATED:06/18/2019 #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. Sep 18, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/2/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device at the ice machine in the basement.instructed management to install or find the location of the backflow device at ice machine in basement core violation

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

Inspector’s note: Install a metal drain board on the 3 compartment sink. Install a lid for the ice bins behind the two bars. Install a splash guard between the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the ice bin behind the main bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal the gap around pipes in the kitchen and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the walk in freezer and walk in cooler in the basement not shielded. Must provide light shield and maintain. Or change the light bulbs to shattered proofed light bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Install mop sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and back flow preventer device on the faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean under and around equipment in kitchen and storage areas at time of inspection, instructed to clean daily,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary clutter on in basement and first floor storage areas by kitchen, instructed to clean and better maintain all storage areas,

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observe no food handler's certificates on site at this time of inspection, instructed to provide at time of inspection,

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

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued, dated 06/16/2015, inspection report # 1547192, for violations listed below: 38 observed no hand sinks behind front bar and banquet bar. Instructed manager to install hand sinks at said areas. 45 observe food handler's requirement not met. Instructed manager to enroll all food handlers to receive food handlers training. Serious citation: 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sinks behind front bar and banquet bar. Instructed manager to install hand sinks at said areas.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observe food handler's requirement not met. Instructed manager to enroll all food handlers to receive food handlers training.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no hand sinks behind front bar and banquet bar. Instructed manager to install hand sinks at said areas.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observe food handler's requirement not met. Instructed manager to enroll all food handlers to receive food handlers training.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mice droppings around wall bases in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the food prep area. Also instructed manager to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observe food not labeled in basement walk in cooler. Instructed to date and label all food with date and product name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking equipment with excessive grease build up in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove grease, clean and maintain all cooking equipment. Observe interior of 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observe wall fan in food prep area with accumulated grease and dust. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observe interior of ice machine behind bar in need of cleaning with minor build up. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and food debris on floor thru out food prep area and front bar. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all floors. Also observe opening between wall base and floor in food prep area. Instructed manager to seal all opening between floor and base board. Observed floor in basement in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink in food prep area. Instructed manager to provide sink stoppers. Observed no hand sinks behind front bar and banquet bar. Instructed manager to install hand sinks at said areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observe unnecessary articles and clutter on the floor in basement. Instructed manager to remove clutter and elevate everything at least 6 inches above the ground to prevent harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observe food handler's requirement not met. Instructed manager to enroll all food handlers to receive food handlers training.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment in bar front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Bsmt storage shelving hat had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling(hole) in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, shall be provided, missing light shields in bsmt dry storage area shall be provided.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door tracks in bar area need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in bar area, and by atm machine not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in employee bathroom, dining areas shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of ice machine, soda gun holder, exterior surfaces of greae box under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen, storages racks, prep shelves, interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink, cooking equipment, pipes with grease build-up in kitchen area, interior of unused prep cooler in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout basement, along the walls and in all corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover inside toilet room (bar area).------must remove graffiti signs on ceiling inside men's washroom (bar area).

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

Inspector’s note: Lights must be shielded inside walk-in cooler in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix faucet neck at 3 compartment and at 3 compartment bar sink with heavy water leak.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside walk-in cooler.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain, remove unnecessary articles and clutter in rear bar area to prevent rodent and insect harborage.--------must clean and maintain rear outside area (noted some litter on ground).

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

Inspector’s note: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine, cooking equipment and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove any stock stored on floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb or provide sheild over bulb.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused bar. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean and elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED;GUN HOLDER AND CONTAINER IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN