Crowbar Lounge

June 6, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BANQUET BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING WATER ON TO ICE .MUST REMOVE & DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,STOVE DRIP TRAYS,ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER , BEHIND CO2 TANKS & LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BAR PREP AREA.ALSO. 3-5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BANQUET BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN BAR FRONT DOOR AND CENTER OF BANQUET DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND STORE PROPERLY. • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT DISH MACHINE.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BANQUET BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED THE INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BANQUET BAR TO SHORT TO REACH FAR RIGHT & LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO BE FILLED UP TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CART,MEAT SLICER, FRYER CABINETS,BEER KEG COOLER.MUST DEFROST - REACH IN FREEZERS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING,MAIN & BANQUET BAR AREAS,BASEMENT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE IN PREP/DISH WASHING & MAIN BAR AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,MEN'S & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567517 11/23/22 NOT CORRECTED #53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55- 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: OBSERVED A WHITE MALE CUSTOMER SITTING AT THE BAR SMOKING A CIGARETTE AND DRINKING A BOTTLE BEER AND PUTTING ASHES INTO A SMALL PAPERBOWL.SPOKE WITH THE PIC THAT THERE IS NO SMOKING INSIDE OF FACILITIES. CUSTOMER CONTINUED TO SMOKE AS I SPOKE WITH PIC.CUSTOMER FINISHED AND LEFT THE BAR. (7-32-015)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 23, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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