Rock Bottom Rest. & Brewery

• official resultAdministrative hearing
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: No proof certifed food protection manger is certied in allergen awareness
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: Multiple risk factors critical and non critical violations noted on inspection report. The PIC shall oversee day to day operations take immediate corrective actions ensure all employees have been properly trained in food safety and sanitaiton as it relates to their assigned duties per code.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers interior of ice machine - Kitchen/prep/storage areas
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Rust on interior of dipwell - Serving area Worn cutting boards - Kitchen/prep/cooking line Cracked lids on large white food bins - Tape on lid of same bin
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Rust on exterior of ice machine - Kitchen/prep Compressor broken - Top refrigeration unit - Kitchen/prep (cooking line) - New unit on order No splash guard between hand sink and food storage - Bar
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: Wash temp 150 F Rinse 170 F Low temp dishmachine with chlorine feed. PIC stated it is a low temp dishmachine.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils
  Inspector note: Ice buckets not inverted and properly stored.
  code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No signage at hand sinks (Bar)
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Built up soils on floors under and behind all equipment throughout - Prep/kitchen/ware washing/bar/storage areas Built up soils in floor drains - Kitchen/prep/bar/ware washing areas Missing and broken floor tiles - Storage room Floor in direpair. Rotted and exposed wood on floor in hallway to storage area
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Built up soils on ceiling walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage area Opening in ceiling and walls in disrepart - Ware washing/Storage area Exposed insulations on pipes - Storage area Missing ceiling tiles throughout - Storage area Dusty ceiling vents - Customer bathrooms
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Anti-Choking
  Inspector note: No proof that an employee on the premises is trained in anti-choking
  code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: No hand soap and signage at hand sinks (Bar) No drying device at hand sink on cooking/prep line - PIC stated cloth towels are used to dry hands (corrected on site) Observed food handlers wearing disposable gloves to perform multiple tasks (kitchen/prep/cooking line)
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Low temp dish machine (has chlorine feed to unit) PIC stated the machine is a low temp machine Chlorine 0 PPM All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink - Dish washing company called by PIC
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Serving line 2 seperate sinks being used as multipurposes 1 sink has hand soap and signage at one sink and paper towels at other sink Provide one sink for hand washing purposes only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Evidence of live cockroaches - Kitchen/ware washing Evidence of flies - Bar area Provide full extermination and IPM report addressing pests prior to reinspection.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Spray bottles and bulk food containers - Kitchen/prep/cooking line/storage area
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Items stored on top of ice machine
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Using china bowl to scoop pasta - Cooking line Tongs stored on oven door handles - Cooking line Ice cream scoops stored in standing water in dipwell - Serving area
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Built up soils on shelving interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units exterior of ice machine exterior of bulk food containers cooking equipment - Kitchen/prep/cooking line bar.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Toilet Enclosed Clean
  Inspector note: Missing toilet seat - Employee bathroom Door not self clolsing - Employee bathroom
  code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
  Inspector note: No cover for waste receptacle - Employee bathroom
  code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Mops brooms maintenance articles not raised 6" above the floor - Ware washing area Personal items stored at bar Remove all unused/unnecessary articles from above walk in unit to second floor
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 8, 2018: 11 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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