Firewater Saloon

October 25, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK BEHIND BAR TOTALLY INACCESSIBLE A BUCKET INSIDE SINK AND A STACK OF BUCKETS IN FRONT OF SINK BLOCKING ACCESS. BUCKETS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 3 LBS OF HAM AT 50.4F VALUED AT $10. 1 LB OF BLUE CHEESE VALUED AT $4 AT 52.3F AND 1 LB OF FETA CHEESE AT 52.2F VALUED AT $4 WITHIN COOLER THAT WAS FOUND AT 50F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT 50.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
code 38
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION. • OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) #56 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD. #56 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/7/21 POSTED ON PREMISE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AGAIN, THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b).
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 7, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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