The Hurley Tap

September 19, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED BARTENDER HANDLING COMPUTER/ORDERS WIPING DOWN AREA,CASH AND ETC., AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP METAL GLASS/SHAKER AND SERVED ICE TO CUSTOMERS DRINKS.NO ICE SCOOP ON SITE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED A WATER PITCHER WITH HANDLE FOR TODAY TO SERVE ICE HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MENTIONED TASK.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM PIPE BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT ONTO WHOLE PEELED ONIONS OTHER PRODUCE, WHICH IS STORED ON SHELVES BELOW THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND REMOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT AND REPAIR CAUSE.PRODUCE REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SHELF. ALSO NO ICE SCOOP PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,BARTENDER USES METAL GLASS/SHAKER TO SERVE ICE WITH DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS.OBSERVED DISCHARGE POP DISPENSER INSTALLED UNDER THE COUNTER PARTIALLY ABOVE UNCOVERED ICE BIN, NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER SO DISCHARGE WATER LEAKS ONTO ICE CUBES WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.NEED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED POP GUN TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
code 16
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GRIMES ON TOP THE CONTAINER,AND GROUND SOAKED WITH WASTE OIL UNDER AND AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.EXCESS FLIES,INSECT,BEES ON THE MENTIONED AREA.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON GROUND FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ON BOTH SIDE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRAY DUCT TAPE USED ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE METAL FOOD RACK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNEVEN, OPENED DUE TO WATER ON FLOOR FROM BOKEN WASTE WATER PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE,ALSO DUCT TAPE ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE,MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE.WATER SEEPING FROM FLOOR/TO UNDER THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA MENTIONED
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLERS, BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.
code 42

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