American Airlines (T3-H/K)

October 17, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO A BAR ON WHEELS BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA EMPLOYEE MAKING DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME LOCATED AT FRONT NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB).A HAND SINK IS REQUIRED IN,OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO,ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA (INCLUDING BAR AREAS) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE SAID BAR OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE ADMIRALS CLUB NEAR THE BUFFET SELF SERVICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (ADMIRALS CLUB).OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.6F-48.7F,GUACAMOLE AT 47.3F,SOUR CREAM 46.5F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB);WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON ENTIRE SALAMANDER COOKING UNIT LOCATED IN THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB)AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 11, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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