NOV 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12- OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO SMALL CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND BULK MUSSELS CONTAINER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9LBS, AT A VALUE OF $18.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

3-302.13- OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN BAR COOLER 1ST FLOOR, USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12- OBSERVED 4 SERVICE KNIVES STORED A GAP BETWEEN AND SERVICE TABLE AND DUMP SINK AT MAIN BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN UTENSILS IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE GRILL STATION AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE GRILL STATION AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 14

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT BUILD UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND ACCUMULATED GRIME AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAY 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2016

FAIL 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2 WALK IN COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. ALL COOLERS EMPTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BAR GLASS MACHINE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. GLASS MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMAL OF 85 F AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUDDY USED INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PUDDY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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