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November 17, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: FOUND BAR DISHMACHINE WITH 0PPM AT THE SANITIZING RINSE. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER CORRECTED MACHINE WITH A NEW BOTTLE OF SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    code 8Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: FOUND SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED MEAT AND FRUIT IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH NO IDENTIFYING LABELS. PORK, CHICKEN, CANTALOPES. ALL PRODUCT IS IDENTIFIED BY HAND WRITTEN WORDS IN BLACK MARKER. ALL PRODUCT WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRODUCT CAN NOT BE USED OR REMOVED UNTIL PROOF OF WHERE AND WHAT COMPANY IS SUPPLYING PRODUCT IN VACUUM PACKAGES. 4 SMALL PACKAGES LIME JUICE 8 PACKAGES CHICKEN TENDERS 1 PACKAGE FLANKSTEAK 5 PACKAGES BEEF TONGUE 2 PKGS PORK SHOULDER 4 PKGS PORK BELLY 2 PKGS TRIPE 7 PKGS CANTALOPE 7 PKGS TOMATOES VACUUM PACKING IS A PROCESS THAT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    code 16
  • 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: OBSERVERED 10-11 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 20-22 FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, AND 4-5 AT DESSERT STATION IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER FRONT FOOD PREP LINE, FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT PREP LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: CEILING AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2015: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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