Americano 1816

June 17, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS AT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. WATER DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN TURNING KNOBS ON FAUCET. WATER CAN SHUT OFF BY CLOSING THE WATER LINE BELOW HAND SINKS. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS(OYSTERS) WITH NO DATE RECORDED OF LAST ITEM SOLD OR SERVED. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 14Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD PAST 24 HOURS IN REFRIGERATOR WITH NO DATE MARKING. READY TO EAT FOODS INCLUDE BOILED OCTOPUS, COOKED MEATBALLS AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS. MUST HAVE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND MISSING ASTERISK FOR FOOD ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED (OYSTERS, STEAK). DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MUST BE ADDED TO MENU "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 25
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT (LEFT SIDE DRAINPIPE). MUST REPAIR.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2024, REPORT #2598506. #57-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 2, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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