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Athena Restaurant

August 7, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A BOWL OF LETTUCE AND A KNIFE STORED IN THE HAND SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN PITCHER IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container to prevent contamination oF CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, PANELS A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED LAMB AT 112F AND 5 LBS OF GYRO MEAT AT 100F ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VALUED AT $100
code 21
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT DUST CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN • FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REMOVE FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER #1, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH SINK AT HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH-MACHINE, AND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 26, 2018: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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