A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub

February 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Door off the hinge of one door/2 draws refrigeration unit on cooking line Door gasket not fitting as reqired on 3 door refrigeration unit
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing (C)

Inspector note: Soap in middle bay of 3 bay sink - Ware washing area
code 590.004/4-904.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Soils built up on wall and floor at soda box storage area and under and around grease trap and compressors in basement at the end of the walk in units rusted stains on walls at rear delivery area and employee bathroom
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from basement remove all crates etc
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles in employee bathroom stained and loose ceiling tiles in mop sink area are in disrepair and one is missing shelving at rear enterance exposed wood walls and surface under compressors and grease trap in basement are not smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable (identy and seal all openings in the area walls and attachments in basement in the walk in units area have openings chipped paint and in disrepair floor in walk in freezer is rusted chipped paint on walls of walk in freezer ceiling tiles in ice machine room are not secured floor at end of bar not smooth durable and easily cleanable and large gap between threshold and bottom of door at delivery entry. Opening in ceiling (exposed insulation in ceiling - storage room off kitchen
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed an employee in kitchen drying hands on dirty towel
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Food handler did not wash hands after eating on cooking line
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: No person in charge assigned at time of my arrival Towards the end of inspection the CFPM/PIC arrived and began taking corrective action
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Proof of Priority Priority Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by Certified food protection manager per code
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Main Bar - Strainer in hand sink basin and bucket stored in front (Removed by employee during inspection)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Using cloth towel to dry hands at bar - Provided drying device (employee took corrective action during inspection)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Food containers squeeze type bottles containing food are not labeled - Kitchen/prep/cooking line
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Tongs stored on door handles and knives are stored between equipment on cooking line
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in food prep/cooking line areas
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Main bar - No protection between customer ice and trash barrel Basement storage - Bottled juice stored in direct contact with floor
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Condiments Protection (C)

Inspector note: Food condiment lids are not tight fitting - Kitchen/prep/cooking line areas
code 590.003/3-306.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on cabinet door draws and shelving - Wait station Built up soils on shelving at rear deliverly enterance Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units - Bar and cooking line
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Single use containers/boxes not stored 6" above the floor in side storage
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Trash bags sfored on top of waste receptacles outside trash storage areas
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: No covers for waste receptacles in bars kitchen/prep/cooking line and ware washing areas
code 590.005/5-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Ground areas heavily soiled under and around trash bins
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Signage in bathroom (Men's) does not have signage reminding employees to wash hands
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Condition of issuance for non-payment of 2023 Health Permit Certified food protection manager not certified in allergen awareness M-2 No proof that an employees on the premises is trained in anti choking - While food is being served there shall be an employee trained in anti choking
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 17, 2023: 5 findings recurred. 18 previous findings did not recur.

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