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The Irish Oak

July 10, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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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: POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND ANGUS BEEF BURGERS AT 43.4F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 43.1F CHICKEN WINGS AT 42.7F PREP COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 42.8F, FRESH ONION SOUP 42.9F, BLACK BEANS 42.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCTS APPROXIMATELY 205.41 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $523.98. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F.
code 3Priority
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: EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED AT FRONT BAR AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING ABOVE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR AND WALLS BY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANATIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DEBRIS. BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT KITCHEN ENTRACE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SEAL OPENING ABOVE WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT BAR. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTEMT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT THE REAR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43

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Compared with No Entry on July 3, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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