Aster Hall
Mixed record — 6 of 14 inspections passed
2025-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 155 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES IN KITCHEN. KETTLES CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE NEAR FORMER SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 4 SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S ROOM WITH NO WATER; OBSERVED 2 OF 4 SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE ...
2025-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.12 OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES IN KITCHEN. KETTLES CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE NEAR FORMER SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 4 SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S ROOM WITH NO WATER; OBSERVED 2 OF 4 SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEM...
2024-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING FAN THRPOUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FANS IN PASTRY DEPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-06-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MEASURED WATER AT HANDSINKS IN NORTH SIDE PREP AND 6TH FLOOR REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 87.8F-90.5F AT VARIOUS HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBI...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ON 5TH AND 6TH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSU...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 101.6F; 2# OF COOKED FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 110.7F, MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE IN HOT HOLDING AND SELF SERVE HOT AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. 7POUNDS, $65.00 VALUE P...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT JUICE/COFFEE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT ...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED WET DELI CUPS STACKED TOGETHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STACKING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING FAN THRPOUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FANS IN PASTRY DEPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 9 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SOUTH PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE 125F. OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE DISHWASHING AREA NOT WASHING AT RE...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION ALL STORED INSIDE IN WALK IN COOLER, UNITS LOCATED IN SERVICE PREP/CUSTOMER PICKUP AREAS, DAIRY REFRIGERATION UNIT IN COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP, AND COLD HOLD UNIT...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HUMMUS, SALADS, PORK, SAUCES, STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AS WELL AS INSIDE OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TCS FOOD...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE NORTH SIDE PREP COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON PREP AREA TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET AT LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EGG, MILK, SALT MIXTURE LOCATED IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE NON-FOOD GRADE SPRAY BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN NOTH SIDE PREP AREA PIPING UNDERNEATH LEAKING AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, ALSO NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SOUTH SIDE PREP AREA LEAKING UNDERNEATH MACHINE WITH LARGE BUL...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-02-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
High temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 137f final rinse temperature, machine was being used during inspection. instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temperature. Priority violation 7-38-025.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Facility makes sushi on site with no lab test or Ph meter for sushi rice acidity. instructed manager to obtain a Ph meter or a lab test for sushi rice. No citation issued. Rice was being cooked during inspection.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after wash, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Heavy dust build-up noted on walk-in cooler fan cover at pastry south. instructed to clean and maintain.
2022-12-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-07-27 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food held at improper temperature, found 2 containers 10lbs each of meat sauce held at temp ranging between 48.3-50.2f, containers kept in walking cooler from a day before. Instructed to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower, Priority violation 7-3...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Improper cooling method for TCS foods, found said foods held in tight fitting lids in 10lbs container, Instructed mgr to cool down TCS food in small shallow containers, loosely covered to facilitate cooling down process. Priority foundation violati...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
refer to violation #60.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
disposable food container stored improperly facing up, not covered, Instructed to turn upside down or keep covered.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
refer to violation # 60.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
loose wires noted on food strainer, instructed to use only sound utensils.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
previous core violations not corrected from report #2549395 date -2/4/22 for violation # 30( Sneeze guard too short at self service salad bar line. open ready-to-eat food container not protected from customer contamination. instructed to extend the f...
2022-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
High temp dish washing machine (conveyor type)not sanitizing at final rinse ( 145f) machine was being used during inspection. instructed to provide 180f for final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Sneeze guard too short at self service salad bar line. open ready-to-eat food container not protected from customer contamination. instructed to extend the food shield for proper protection.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler at pastry station not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature. Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes in coffee station. Ice scoops holders with unclean standing water at the bottom. instructed to keep in sanitary way.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
2021-09-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-08-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON TOP GOLF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND A BROKEN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THAT IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PASTRY AREA CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/24/20 REPORT #2362770 NOT CORRECTED: #45 (4-502.13) sewer lines running above food containers, instructed to cover lines or remove food containers away from sewer lines. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY F...
2020-02-24 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
packaged food at the grab and go missing weight and full ingredient of container. instructed to label.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Found enzyme (lactase) added to milk at coffee station without informing consumers. FOOD shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer. instructed to label milk with additives.
41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
keeping utensils in a standing water container, instructed to keep in a dry clean container or a under running water.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli clear containers not cleaned and air dried properly, sticker are left of container after washing, stacked in each other while wet. instructed to clean and air dry properly.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
single service container not stored properly, instructed to keep protected from dust and debris inverted upside down or covered. also sewer lines running above food containers, instructed to cover lines or remove food containers away from sewer lines...
2019-03-13 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 6TH FLOOR BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOT UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN THE SELF SERVICE AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABELING INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SOUTH KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 7 ▾
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.
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 O...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 6TH FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DRIP WELL AT ICE CREAM BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL IN SAID AREA. MAI...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11- OBSERVED COMMERCIAL CORD TO STOVE STORED ON FLOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12- OBSERVED PLASTIC LASER FILM ON EXTERIOR SERVICE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN AT WINDOW 6 PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11-OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN BOTH MOP CLOSETS ON 5TH FOR NORTH AND SOUTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LIGHTING/FIXTURES IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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