The Congress Hotel(Tavern Hall-Rafael)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the front prep area by the handsink ; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Water is still leaking when faucet its turned off.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated grease and dirt debris located along the walls and in all corners. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control,found about 10-20 live fruit flies scattered through out bar area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the front prep area by the handsink ; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Water is still leaking when faucet iks turned off.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated grease and dirt debris located along the walls and in all corners. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, light grayish film build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for bar ice maker, instructed to install in an exposed location.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted on ceiling above large dish machine, above clean utensils racks in main kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease spills noted under main cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates and bowls not inverted while stored. Instructed to invert.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.115 observed high temperature dish machine gauges not operable nor high temperature dish machine test strips on site. Instructed to repair and provide high temperature dish machine test strips. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust debris on the condenser of the prep cooler located in the food prep area. Observed accumulated dirt and glass debris behind the bar. Instructed to clean all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected at for inspection performed on 08/27/2018. #57 observed facility missing required food handlers training certificates, not available for all employees or review. Instructed person in charge to meet requirement and maintain. #58 pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued on gazebo license for facility.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed chef without thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed back flow prevention device not visible on the ice machine located behind the bar. Instructed to make back flow prevention device visible and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors need to be re-grouted by the cooking equipment located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated grease and dirt debris located along the walls and in all corners. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Abated.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls/ceiling above the ventilation hood has dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls/ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 20 live small flies on the nozzle and bar gun holder at the bar area. Instructed to eliminate small flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: The nozzles on the soda guns at the bar has old syrup build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls/ceiling above the ventilation hood has dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls/ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Found foil used to cover the cooking equipment in the food preparation area. Instructed to remove the foil and keep surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: The nozzles on the soda guns at the bar has old syrup build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The tiles in front of the 2-comparment sink area are damaged/broken. Instructed to repair/replace floor tiles. Maintain same. The floors need to be regrouted in front of the stove and coolers in the main food preparation area. Instructed to regrout and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling and walls in the rear above and around the 2-compartment sink has dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls at the rear prep area in poor repair, damaged wall behind prep cooler and unfinished wall behind clean pots and pans rack, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice maker not clean inside surfaces at bar, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall next to food cooking line in poor repair, missing tiles, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to store away.

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 fruit fly activity rear prep area approx. 15-20 flies noted. Michigan avenue doors not rodent proofed 1/4 gap at bottoms of outer doors. Must eliminate fruit flies and correct doors. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outer openings not protected.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under bar and around dish machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood on doorway in need of sealing, dry wall must be sealed and completed. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All leaks in front bar area in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food and grease debris. All drink nozzles in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all excessive grease and food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 2 compartment sink in wait area at faucet. Must repair and maintain at all times

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All ice utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the floors in all corners in the bar and under/around all cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Found live roach activity at premises. Observed about 2o live roaches on walls at lower level dry storage areas. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Found walls not clean at basement storage areas.(splatter)

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary clutter at basement storage that must be removed by ice machine.(old umbrellas)

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

Inspector’s note: Found interior of reach in cooler floor not clean at basement storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found small leak at front of dishmachine.

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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF COOKLINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON TABLE CAN OPENER, DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE) AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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 STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT LOWER LEVEL NORTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHLEVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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 FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ROOM SERVICE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.