Hilton O'hare/Andiamo's/Caffe Mercato

June 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA IN CAFFE MERCATO, NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE OF THE RESTAURANT AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINK DURING INSPECITON.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAUSAGES AT THE HOT BUFFET SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 120.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5, THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. NO TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVING LINE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 56F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.5F, CUT LETTUCE 49F, CORN BEEF 46F,CHEESE 45.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. • OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN CAFFE MERCATO. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
code 43
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA OF ANDIAMO'S. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND THE BAR INCLUDING THE DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SAINTIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH THE FLYING INSECTS. • NOTED OPEN SEEMS ON COVING OF THE REAR STORAGE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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