Grandbar

September 21, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: Found spoiled, foul smelling food items inside non-working mini fridge in basement area. (Mini fridge is disconnected). Moldy and spoiled foods (pizza, chicken bones, etc) inside. Instructed food not fit for human consumption. Must remove all contents of refrigerator, discard, clean and sanitize unit. Must remove Mini fridge if non-operational. Critical violation 7-38-005(B).
code 1Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Found uncovered, half eaten pizza slices, half eaten burger and French fries inside box freezer in basement area. Must remove these uncovered, half eaten foods, remove excessive ice build up, clean and sanitize cooler. Found large amount of black slimy mold like substance, and yellow, thick substance inside upper interior of ice machine. Must remove all substances, detail clean and sanitize ice machine. Must maintain all. 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: Found 7 live cockroaches in the following areas: upper interior or ice machine, on floor near ice machine, and under mini fridge in basement, and near a/c compressor. Found 5 flies in basement. Found small crawling black insects inside mini fridge. Found 20 rat droppings on rear dining patio. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must minimize all pest problems, remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found previous minor violations not corrected from 7/28/14, report # 1490995. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #32 PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SODA GUNS, SINKS, SHELVES, AND SURFACES IN BAR AREA. $41 ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Found several items in freezer stored in grocery bags. Instructed grocery bags are not permitted and must properly store food in commercial grade containers (that are smooth and easily cleanable.)Must maintain.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Found standing water in basement area near ice machine. Must remove all standing water. Found thick yellow, thick liquid under and around air conditioning/furnace compressor. Must remove, clean and sanitize area. Found gap where wall meets floor in hallway behind bar. Must seal gap and provide coving or baseboards. Found crack in cement in basement (water pooling in crack). Must repair and maintain.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Found several holes or missing dry wall in walls behind bar area, near stair well. Must seal all walls so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Found several large holes in basement ceiling. must seal all holes to prevent pest entry.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Found large crack/hole in sink basin in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Found portable grill on rear dining patio area. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage. Found several non-working items in basement storage area, stored on floor. Area must be cleaned and organized, and all items must be elevated at least 6 inches above the floor/from the wall to allow proper cleaning. Must remove all non-working freezers, refrigerators, clothing, or any other unnecessary articles not in use. Must maintain same.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 28, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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