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Brickhouse Tavern
August 2, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings11
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED SEVERAL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS OBSERVED WITH METAL STRAINERS INSIDE AND BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND THE DISH WASHING ROOM WHEN DISHES WASHED. REVIEWED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. TWO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES AND OUTDATED. COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED BRISKET, COOKED MUSHROOMS WITH NO LABELS. CHIVE SOUR CREAM WITH A PREP DATE ONLY OF 7/26 AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI MAYONNAISE WITH A PREP DATE OF 7/21 BOTH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS ALLOWED. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED TWO OPEN BUFFETS WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS FOR OPEN FOODS SUCH AS MINI BURGERS AND MINI HOT DOGS, GREEN SALADS, PIZZA, ALL FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. ONE BUFFET NOTED OUTDOORS ON AN OPEN OUTDOOR SEATING BALCONY.ALSO NOTED, DOZENS OF PRE-FILLED CUPS OF WATER FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION BEING STORED ON AN OPEN COUNTER AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOODS AND BEVERAGES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: ALL FOOD EXPEDITORS HANDLING FOODS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED IN USE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 3, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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