The Beer Bistro

October 17, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED WAIT STATION HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND TOWELS,ARTICLES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN(BOX OF GLASSWARE,HIGH CHAIR SEAT,CLUTTER )A SEALED FLOOR DRAIN COVER ,WATER NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN IT IS POURING ONTO FLOOR.NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.FLOOR DRAIN COVER REMOVED FROM FLOOR AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 12Priority
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON CEILINGS AND WALLS,SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS,CRAWLING INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT & 1ST FL. BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/17(SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,CHILI,SOUP)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP,OVERFLOWING AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE TO WASH DISHES UNTIL REPAIRED.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1947116 7/25/16 NOT CORRECTED #34-BASEMENT FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS NOT DRY, WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. BEER WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUST ACCUMULATION AND BUCKLED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .#35- WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON 1ST. FL. BEER COOLER,MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST & BASEMENT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER MEAT AND BEER SHELVING UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,SMOKER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,VENTS ON PREP COOLER,BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT BEER COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES,OVEN,DISH RACKS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS,WALK IN BEER AND FOOD COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AND DSIH MACHINE AREA,NEAR ICE MACHINE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA,CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING IN 1ST FL. BAR SEATING AREA,DIPPING AND WAVERLY CEILING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN 1ST FL. BAR SEATING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PREP AREA,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA,CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING SPRAYER HOLDER AT DISH MACHINE,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES,BOXES FROM FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 25, 2016: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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