Mullen's Bar & Grill

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

Inspector’s note: Prep area 2-door stand up cooler and 2-door reach in cooler under grill rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets inside coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep area 2-door stand up cooler and 2-door reach in cooler under grill rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets inside coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Bar handwash sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain bar handwash sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food build up on prep area floor under and behind fryers. Must detail clean floor under and around fryers.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)-- broken internal thermometer inside the glass door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14-- soiled wiping cloths improperly stored inside a reach-in cooler. Must store in a container with a sanitizing solution.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12-- ice scoops at bar bins and at ice machine found improperly stored with handles inside the ice and on top of the machine. Must provide a clean container for scoops.

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

Inspector’s note: : 4-204.12-- must provide lids for all ice bins at the bar.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 4-602.13-- must not use plastic wrap as liner for shelving at the dish machine. 4-601.11(b)-- food encrusted table top can opener and wall mounted fry slicer. Must clean after each use.----exterior of the dish washing machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-- extremely low hot water pressure in the employee washroom. Must increase water pressure.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- floors noted with dirt and debris throughout the bar area, behind the meat slicer, at the ice machine, under and around the grease traps.----moldy wall caulking at the kitchen hand washing sink. Must clean and maintain all. 6-501.114-- unused dirty cooking equipment stored in the rear storage room must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4)-- previous core violations from 4-30-19 report #2286031 not corrected.#57- food handlers at premises with no food handler certificate'. Must provide.#58- all food sanitation managers must have allergen training/certificates. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Broken internal thermometer inside the glass door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloths improperly stored inside a reach-in cooler. Must store in a container with a sanitizing solution.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops at bar bins and at ice machine found improperly stored with handles inside the ice and on top of the machine. Must provide a clean container for scoops.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for all ice bins at the bar.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as liner for shelving at the dish machine.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Food encrusted table top can opener and wall mounted fry slicer. Must clean after each use.----exterior of the dish washing machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Extremely low hot water pressure in the employee washroom. Must increase water pressure.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unused dirty cooking equipment stored in the rear storage room must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors noted with dirt and debris throughout the bar area, behind the meat slicer, at the ice machine, under and around the grease traps.----moldy wall caulking at the kitchen hand washing sink. Must clean and maintain all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 4-30-19 report #2286031 not corrected.#57- food handlers at premises with no food handler certificate'. Must provide.#58- all food sanitation managers must have allergen training/certificates. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located for ice machine waterline. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine unclean with black mold like substance throughout ice machine where ice is made. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

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 25 fruit flies in unclean area behind walk in cooler and near soda syrups. Must clean and sanitize affected area. Must contact pest control and eliminate fruit fly activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of stand up freezer with excess ice accumulation. Defrost and maintain. Observed gaskets on 2 door reach cooler closest to dish machine torn. Must replace gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fryers inside and exterior need to be cleaned and maintained. Observed sides of stove need to be cleaned and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood floor in beer walk in cooler with floor in disrepair as you enter walk in. Must repair floor. Must restore raw wood floor of the walk in cooler to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain. Observed floor directly outside of beer walk in cooler in disrepair. Must restore floor to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind prep table containing slicer unclean with food debris. Clean and maintian wall. Observed walls and ceiling of beer walk in cooler unclean with dirt/mildew. Clean sanitize and maintain. Observed fan guards on walk in cooler unclean with dirt/mildew must clean sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk in beer cooler. Install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning equipment improperly stored behind walk in cooler. Mop buckets and mops need to be stored properly to deter insect breeding grounds. Observed clutter behind walk in cooler. Must eliminate clutter behind walk in cooler. Observed unusable pizza oven not being used. Must remove any unusable equipment.

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 25 fruit flies in unclean area behind walk in cooler and near soda syrups. Must clean and sanitize affected area and eliminate fruit fly activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liner on shelving in walk-in cooler.instructed management to remove and that only smooth easily cleanable materials may be used.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted floors under hot line equipment and work tables in the kitchen needs to be cleaned and maintaimed

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing ceiling tiles over beer walk-in cooler.instructed to provide ceiling panels.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted hot line hood and filters greasy.instructed management to clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop not properly stored.instructed management on how to properly store ice scoop in sanitizer or sleeve.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the following coolers; small prep cooler across from the large 2-door cooler in the prep area. Walk in cooler in rear. Also, excessive rust on racks in walk in cooler & freezer, and on most storage racks in the kitchen/prep area. Observed aluminum foil being used on equipment. Excessive ice accumulation on the condenser, walls and around the door of the walk in freezer. Instructed to repair, detail clean, defrost and maintain all.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in rear, with pink slime like substance on the interior panel, likely to contaminate the ice. Instructed to discard ice and clean the affected area. Discontinue use until machine is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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 outside front entrance door not rodent proofed. 1/4" gap at bottom of door. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506744, DATED 10/13/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food container not labeled in prep area. Sugar, flour. Etc. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the following coolers; small prep cooler across from the large 2-door cooler in the prep area. Walk in cooler in rear. Also, excessive rust on racks in walk in cooler & freezer, and on most storage racks in the kitchen/prep area. Grease trap under 3-comp sink has excessive rust on top. Observed aluminum foil being used on equipment. Excessive ice accumulation on the condenser, walls and around the door of the walk in freezer. Repair caulking around dish machine sink and sink in small beverage station off kitchen. Instructed to repair, detail clean, defrost and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food and non food contact equipment not clean; mounted knife racks in rear prep. Stove, grill, fryer. Interior of microwave. The interior and exterior of all sinks behind the bar are not clean. Soda nozzles and nozzle holders not clean in bar area. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; prep, rear storage. Missing floor drain cover in front of dish machine. Foul smell coming from said floor drain. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the following areas; both mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed lights missing in the prep area and on the side of the premises where the dart boards are located. Instructed to install working lights and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe behind the bar (on the north west corner behind the bar). Drain stoppers needed for 2-comp sink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens not stored properly in the prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizer water when not in use and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed staff not wearing hair restraints while in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing or prepping food in the kitchen prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen rear 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, cooking equipmeny not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under 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: Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, and storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Found exterior of dishmachine not clean. Must clean and delime.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing light shield inside walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build-up inside the deep fryers, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed debris, food and grease build-up under the cooking equipment,

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 6-22-2011, report #596278 #32-wire racks inside the walk in cooler with rust and food debris. Instructed to remove rust and food debris. Rubber gasket along the door of the prep reach in cooler ripped off. Instructed to repair and maintain #34-cracked floor tiles under the 2 compartment sink. Must replace/repair and maintain. #35-damaged ceiling in the dining area close to the bar. Must repair and maintain. #36-cracked/burned out light shield above the cooking area and prep area in the kitchen. Must replace light shield. Still today observed mentioned violations not corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to a serious violation #29

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboards are used on shelves in storage area and inside the walk-in cooler and freezer, instructed to remove. Observed walk-in freezer door with ice build-up around the door,also rubber gasket is broken instructed to replace gasket

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine(top and ice bin)with mineral build-up,instructed to wash,rinse and sanitize unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build-up inside the deep fryers, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to a serious violation #29

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

Inspector’s note: Observed debris, food and grease build-up under the cooking equipment,shelves, inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer,corners,along baseboard wall and behind the walk-in cooler(east side),instructed to clean and maintain said area

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

Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to a serious violation #29

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pieces of cardboard with dust build-up hanging from vent cover above the prep line,instructed to clean vent cover and remove dirty cardboard,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Black substance on wall by the dish machine/ scrape sink, instructed to remove and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked ceiling above the prep tray line, also bubbled up and stained ceiling above the metal rack in storage area( west side).

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

Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to a serious violation #29

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk containers in the storage area needs a label/name of the product. Also all food containers inside the walk in cooler and reach in coolers that is not the original container, must have a label/name of the product.(noted all food containers has a date only).

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the reach in freezer with heavy ice built up and maintain. Rubber gasket along the door of the prep reach in cooler ripped off. Instructed to repair and maintain. Wire racks inside the walk in cooler with rust and food debris. Instructed to remove rust and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail underneath the shelve above the steam table and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles under the 2 compt sink. Must replace/repair and maintain. Standing water behind the shed outside. Must remove standing water to prevent insects harborage. Must clean in detail the floor inside the outside shed. All boxed foods /stocks inside the walk in freezer must be elevated 6"off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling in the dining area close to the bar. Must repair and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles inside men's washroom. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked/burned out light shield above the cooking area and prep area in the kitchen. Must replace light shield.