Whiskey's Steakhouse & Saloon

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple items (sliced tomato's Salsa corn relish)in the open top reachin unit across from the cold side tall boy reading 50-52F for 20 min per PIC.PIC stated that items were just prepared.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC Multiple items in the grill open top reach in unit & the cold side tall boy single door unit reading 47-52F for unknown time per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.PIC voluntarily discarded items.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Manager to re-train staff regarding proper cooling procedures.Cold items to be prepared cooled/held 41F or below until needed for service.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Open top grill reach in unit reading 50F Cold side tall boy reading 50F.Repair.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC calling for service Alternate refrigeration units to be used until repairs are complete.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Live cockroach observed under ice machine fruit flies observed at the bar & lower empty keg room.Mouse droppings observed beside ATM machine in dining room.PIC to contact pest control.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide working internal thermometer in the large walk in basement unit.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the interior of the trash container at the service area to remove debris. Clean the interiors of the bar reach in units to remove built up soils.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Repair hole in wall under/beside dish machine. Repair large gap/door sweep at entrance to trash storage room.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean walls under & around handwash sink to remove soils-service area Clean floor beside kitchen ice machine to remove debris
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Remove /replace soiled glue traps inside the storage room next to dish room.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 30, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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