Steak & Egger

August 4, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAM 56.1F AND SLICED TOMATOES 51.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUPS IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
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: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, 167.5F, CHILI 152.6F)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:10 AM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINPIPE UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING HEAVILY AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1528045 ON 3-19-15. 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND POST IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, SHAKE MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE POP MACHINE IN WAIT STATION AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES ON SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM(WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS). INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2015: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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