Mullen's Bar & Grill

August 16, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR, WITH PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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: OBSERVED OUTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506744, DATED 10/13/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. SUGAR, FLOUR. ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LARGE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ON MOST STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON TOP. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSER, WALLS AND AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND DISH MACHINE SINK AND SINK IN SMALL BEVERAGE STATION OFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; MOUNTED KNIFE RACKS IN REAR PREP. STOVE, GRILL, FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS BEHIND THE BAR ARE NOT CLEAN. SODA NOZZLES AND NOZZLE HOLDERS NOT CLEAN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP, REAR STORAGE. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. FOUL SMELL COMING FROM SAID FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE PREMISES WHERE THE DART BOARDS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE BAR (ON THE NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE BAR). DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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