Diag Bar & Grill/ 404 Wine Bar

July 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #277278 ON 7/12/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS AND WAITRESS SERVICE STATION HALLWAY NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES SETTLING ON BOTH BEER TAPS, CHAIRS, WALL AND MIRRORS AROUND THE FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE ICE BIN THAT WAS USED TO STORE BOTTLES OF WINE AND THE SODA GUNS. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE ROLLING DISH RACK (WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE OF IT) IN THE WAITRESS SERVICE STATION AND ON THE REFRIGERATORS AND COFFEE GRINDER AND BOXES ON THE TABLE, WHICH IS NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES AND BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BEER GARDEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE OF THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BEER GARDEN IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BEER GARDEN. MUST RODENT-PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE SALAD PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, GRILL, PIZZA OVEN, TOP OF BEER COOLERS, DUST ON PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION TUBE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN BAR EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND BOTH BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, AND PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER THE HANDSINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS. SEAL ANY GAPS IN THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE BAR. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. REPLACE THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN;S RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LINE TO THE BAR SINK BURST AND OBSERVED WATER FLOW UNDER THE BAR INTO THE WALKWAY. REPAIR THE PIPES AND LEAKING WATER VALVE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. VENTILATION FOR THE PIZZA OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE THE NON-WORKING PIZZA OVEN FROM THE PREMISES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 12, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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