Dave & Buster's

March 2, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF 2 ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AT THE (MIDWAY BAR) LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR, CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER AND BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.ALSO,OBSERVED 1 INFANT ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE (SHOW ROOM BAR)LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR.ONE SET OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM IN BETWEEN DOORS.ALSO,THE DOUBLE DOORS TO THE BOILER ROOM HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ELIMINATE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED IN BAR AREAS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTER OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE FENCED GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.THE SPACE AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA IS CLUTTERED HAS FOUL ODORS,POOLS OF STANDING DIRTY WATERS,EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PIGEON DROPPINGS AND RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AREA.ALSO,THE RECYCLING DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING,LIDS CANNOT CLOSE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL GUM BENEATH THE BAR COUNTERS AND TABLES AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO COOK LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT BAR AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,BAR COOLERS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(BARS,UTILITY JANITORIAL ROOM,BOILER ROOM,MECHANICAL ROOM,STORAGE ROOMS AT REAR OF PREMISES ETC.). ALSO,FLOOR TILES AT BARS ARE WET, NEED RE-GROUTING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY .
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR BROKEN COVED BASEBOARDS INSIDE SAME COOLERS. SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN COAT ROOM AND ON EAST WALL OF THE OAK BANQUET ROOM.REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR VARIOUS WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AREAS. REPAIR/REPLACE ONE FAUCET INSIDE THE MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE (SHOW ROOM BAR) IS SLOW DRAINING AND BAR GUN DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS AND STORAGE ROOMS,UTILITY ROOMS,LIQUOR ROOM THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

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