Columbia Yacht Club
Mixed record — 10 of 15 inspections passed
2025-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE,JULY AND AUGUST 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TA...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.9-66.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SEAFOOD SOUP(53.2F), BEEF(50.0-51.6F),VEGETABLE SOUP(51.4F), FISH(48.7-52.3F), SHRIMP(49.5F), PORK(43.9-53.4F), BUTTER(52.0F), BUTTERMILK(52.7...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU WITHOUT AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS BEING SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS A...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.6-61.7F. OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61.7F AND OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE IN TWO ICE BINS IN BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN INDOOR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FADED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATI...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 8/15/2025, FACILITY PROVIDED RECEIPT DATED 8/15/2025 FOR ORDER OF IRRE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2024-09-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN UNCOVERED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2023-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-09-12 Fail Canvass 1 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Dish washing facilities not maintained. High temp dish washing machine final rinse gauge is inoperable. instructed manager to replace. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
2021-09-16 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-10-01 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, TO PREVENT DUST & DEBRIS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF OVEN IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAY NOZZLE ON DISHMACHINE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DIPPING WELL WHERE ICE CREAM IS PREPPED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS, MUSSELS, PRIME RIB, FILET MIGNON ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE ME...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK ELEVATED CAUSING A GAP TO BE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOWER SPLASH GUARD TO CREATE A TIGHT FITTING BARRIER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND BLACK GROUT AROUND HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER GRILL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE,PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace perio...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 (A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: 12 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 52.3F, 8LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 53.5F, 1 LB OF RAW FISH AT 53.4 AND 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DIS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112, BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PROPER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES AND KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
2017-08-02 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND SHELVE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR BROWNINSH DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-10-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inadequate insects control, found 20 live fruit flies in prep kitchen and dish machine area. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
soda gun holder not clean with standing water, instructed to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors not clean around drains, instructed to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ceiling panels above dish machine in poor repair, instructed to replace.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
leak under 3-comp sink, no drain board. instructed to repair leak and install a drying rack above 3-comp sink.
2015-11-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS IN GOOD REPAIRS FOR BOTH ICE BOX BINS LOCATED AT THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTED FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2014-09-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER AND REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA DISPENSER GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER AT CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.
2013-05-21 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH THE COLD PLATES AND SODA LINES IN THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE BROKEN OR MISSING WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COOK'S LINE. MUST CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN GAPS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT ALL SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2010-09-23 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING AT CLEAN TENSILS STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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