Mcgee's Tavern & Grille

September 15, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION • NO HANDWASHING SINK AT PATIO BAR, REAR AREA(ICE IS HANDLED).MUST INSTALL.ALSO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HAND. COOK HAD ONE GLOVED HAND,HOWEVER SANDWICH WAS PLATED AND TOUCHED WITH BOTH HANDS: SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER (SLICED BREAD, LETTUCE TOMATOES, ETC.) ONCE COOK SAW ME HE GLOVED HIS OTHER HAND. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES,UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS (BOTH). PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-2020 TECHNICIAN REPAIRED ISSUED.SANITIZER SOLUTION 100PPM • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN,BEGINNING OF MINERAL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER INTHE KITCHEN: VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 55F; SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 51F; TURKEY SLICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP 53.9F; HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 48.6F.CHOPPED LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 51.7F. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS:9,VALUE 35. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, AT AIR TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.1F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: BLACK BEANS,HAMBURGER PATTIES ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: WE OBSERVED(APROX 40 OR MORE) SMALL FLIES IN BOTH BARS AND ICE MACHINE AREA,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF THE BARS .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE BOXES AT OUTSIDE BY THE BOCCE GAME AREA,EXCESS DEBRIS.
code 47
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BOTH BAR AREA. HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS. • 5-402.13 WE OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO DRAIN DUE TO WASTE PIPE CONNECTED TO UNIT AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN IS CLOGGED, WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION EXCESS WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE DRAIN BASKET. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM /PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-16-2020 WASTE WATER ISSUE RESOLVED.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SODA BOXES ARE STORED AT OUTSIDE STORAGE UNDER STAIRCASE. CEILING,WALLS AND FLOOR BROKEN:REPAIRED,WITH DIRTY PINK INSULATION; NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE OF WALLS,CEILING AND FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE, OR REMOVE SODA BOXES FROM THAT LOCATION. BROKEN SHEET METAL ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.REPLACE.ALSO RUSTY METAL FLOOR REPLACE/REPAINT IN COOLER
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE OF NEW MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 8, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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