Athena Restaurant

September 22, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observe bar hand sink without soap and paper towels. Observed soda gun holder drain line routed directly into bar handsink, and debris in basin. Instructed hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Instructed all hand sinks must be have soap and paper towels (or a sanitary drying device) available at all times. Operator corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
Potentially Hazardous Food Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Observed frozen potentially hazardous foods (octopus, squid, etc.) being improperly thawed in 2 compartment sink in rear of kitchen. Foods stored in basin which is full of cold standing water. Instructed must use approved method of thawing potentially hazardous foods as outlined in the Food Rules & Regulations such as: in a refrigeration unit with internal ambient air temperature of 40F or less; under potable running water at a temperature of 70F or below.; in a microwave only when part of continuous cooking process and finished in convention cooking facilities. Operator turned on water to allow water to continuous run over thawing foods. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
code 17
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Observed 1-2 inch gap in between front exterior doors (top to bottom of doors). All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair to make tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER OBSERVED FANS IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FANS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS BY THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN. • Observed drain line for soda gun holder routed to hand sink in bar. Must remove. Drain line must be routed directly to floor drain. Must maintain same.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 6, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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