Cubby Bear Lounge

April 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR ICE SHOOT AND INTERIOR BIN WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE POTS/PANS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN TALL COOLER AND DEEP FRYER, 10-15 BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, 10- 15 UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. NOTED 5-10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAGE IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS, MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED A SMALL PAN INSIDE THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS TO BE STORED INVERTED THE THE FOOD ITEMS.----ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: CLEAN APRONS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: DISH/PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETE TURN WATER OFF WITH A STEADY SLOW TRICKLE/LEAK OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,GREASE AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLR. BAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-10-23 REPORT #2579931 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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