Firewater Saloon

May 7, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 65.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) • MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
    code 10Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 5Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP COOLER, (CHICKEN WING 46.3 F IN AMOUNT 20 LBS, COD FISH 46.1 F, IN AMOUNT 2 LBS, PICO DE GALLO 45.5 F IN AMOUNT OF 2 LBS, MIXED CUT VEGETABLES -LETTUCE, TOMATOES 46 F IN AMOUNT OF 3 LBS,). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. APPROX. 27 LBS AND $200 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 22
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP COOLERS AND 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 25
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: ALL BULK (SUGAR, FLOWER) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PRESENTS OF 8-10 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR BY BAR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND DAMAGED SHELVING INSIDE COOLING UNITS • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS • MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN DOOR COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA • MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOORS AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING ,TOP OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLING UNITS • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE WALLS AND FLOORS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT STORAGE , • MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AND MAKE IT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR AND CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS IN SAME AREA • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 29, 2017: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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