The Promontory

June 13, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 DOORS LEADING TO PATIO DECK NOT RODENT PROOFED; TWO 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM CORNER AND CENTER OF DOOR; MUST SEAL AREAS TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE METAL CONTAINER WITH LID FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: GLASSWASHER BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; UNIT MUST BE WORKING PROPERLY TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE READING OF THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZING AGENT STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR DRAIN LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO A DRAIN LINE; MUST ROUTE TO A DRAIN LINE OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN. UNEVEN WOOD SURROUNDS AT SECOND FLOOR BAR SERVICE AREAS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST SEAL GAPS/CRACKS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN FLOORS ON FIRST/SECOND FLOOR BEHIND BARS, DINING AREA FLOOR (INCLUDING PERIMETER), ICE MACHINE ROOM AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER. ALSO IN WAIT STATION AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGH-OUT. MUST FINISH RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR BOILER ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTH SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR WITH GAPS UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEPS AND/OR SEAL DOORS TO SEAL GAPS UNDERNEATH TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY FROM NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. ALSO SEAL DOOR AT BOTTOM BY THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOMS (EQUIPMENT ROOM DOOR) BELONGING TO UNIVERSITY. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUIT LINES. PROVIDE A COVER FOR SPRINKLER PIPE OPENING ON CEILING OF DISHWASHING ROOM. OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT COVING AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE 4 INCH WALL COVING AROUND EQUIPMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON WASHROOM DOOR ON SECOND FLOOR IN ENTERTAINMENT AREA; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM SINKS DO NOT RUN FOR A LEAST FIFTEEN SECONDS WHEN IN OPERATION; MUST ADJUST TIMERS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN SECONDS WHILE WASHING HANDS. NO HOT RUNNINNG WATER AT SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREAS. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS IN SAID AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER AND DEBRIS AT SECOND FLOOR BOILER (WATER HEATER) ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
code 41
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A 'NO SMOKING' SIGN AT DOORS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
code 70

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