Grill & Bar

October 22, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT FIRST DOWN FRANKS, 3RD FLOOR. THE HANDSINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY THE HOT CHOCOLATE CAMBRO HOLDING UNIT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE USED. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE HOT CHOCOLATE CAMBRO HOLDING UNIT SO THAT THE HANDSINK COULD BE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT GRILL #355. CHICKEN TENDERS WERE OBSERVED AT 105-131F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2# OF FOOD WORTH $24. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT SAUSAGE HAUS, 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED GRILLED ONIONS AT 117.3F, SAUTEED PEPPERS, ONIONS AND CHILIS AT 86.2F ON THE COUNTER WITHOUT A HEAT SOURCE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 2# OF FOOD IN TOTAL. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT GRIDIRON GRILL, 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 92.5-125.7F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 119-131.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD FROM SERVICE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT SECOND CITY PIZZA, 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED CHEESE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 117.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 1/2# OF FOOD FROM SERVICE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT FIRST DOWN FRANKS, 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 117.3-117.8F, SAUSAGES AT 117.5-121.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD FROM SERVICE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT STAND #310 PRIME RIB CART. OBSERVED PRIME RIB AT 119.1-120.6F ON WARMING PLATE AND UNDER HEAT LAMPS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD FROM SERVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A VARIANCE REQUEST FOR ROAST BEEF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AT FIRST DOWN FRANKS, 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO THE COUNTER FROM THE CEILING TILES WHERE UNWRAPPED HOT DOGS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE STEAMER UNIT REQUIRES VENTILATION TO PREVENT CONDENSATION ON THE CEILING. MANAGEMENT WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN THE CONDENSATION DURING THE INSPECTION. 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: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, PALLETS, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE GC/MAIN KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. THE FRUIT FLIES WERE ELIMINATED UPON RETURN TO DELIVER THE WRITTEN REPORT ON 10/25/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED WHERE UNDERCOOKED MEATS ARE BEING SERVED AT STAND #321 PRIME RIB CARVING AND STAND #310 PRIME RIB CART.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO SEPARATE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FIRST DOWN FRANKS STAND #108. OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT GRIDIRON GRILL, 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT GRILL STAND #151. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM CABINET AND FRYERS AT STAND #433. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AT STAND #340. DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT STAND #440. DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AT STAND #126.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT STAND 113. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE DOUBLE EXIT DOORS AND COLUMNS IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AT STAND #433. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF STAND #444. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT STAND #340 AND STAND #126. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT STAND #441.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT STAND #113. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE GC/MAIN KITCHEN. CEILING TILE WAS REPLACED UPON RETURN TO DELIVER THE WRITTEN REPORT ON 10/25. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF SOUTHSIDE BRATS #144.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING OVER THE GRILL AREA AT STAND #319. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING OVER PIZZA STATION AT STAND #322. REPAIR THE LOOSE LIGHT COVER OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT STAND #126.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE KNOB UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT STAND V-105. • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT VALVE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK AT STAND #432. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE THE CLUTTER FROM THE AREA AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT STAND #440. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT STAND #436. MUST STORE BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF STAND #323 WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR MAKING SAMDWICHES AND NACHOS. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DURING THE INSPECTION.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 16, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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