Palace Grill

March 14, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUHGOUT FACILITY WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY.
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 EMPLOYEE HANDLING CHOPPED LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT ITEMS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND UTILIZE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (CUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES). LETTUCE WAS ALREADY CUT, WASHED AND RINSED. 7-38-010. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVELY SOILED WIPING CLOTH BEING USED TO WIPE DOWN CUTTING BOARD AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITATION SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLANE OR REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON INTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE DUMSPTER AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED TILE AROUND FREEZER DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MISSING OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/15/2021, REPORT #2545611. #55-OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR PREP BEHIND SODA BOXES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 15, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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