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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE WASHROOM SLIGHTLY LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RICE AT 47.0 F, COOKED BEEF TONGUES AT 46.5 F, AND SHRIMPS ON PREP TABLE AT 49.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTAR...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAININGS FOR SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RECERTIFY ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BESIDE ICE MACHINE TO BE PEELING AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCE ON FLOOR ON WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET AND GRILL TABLES.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP & STORAGE AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND WALLS VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE BUCKETS OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER,LINEN STORAGE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOU...

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOO MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION 2-24-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-4...

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT COULD OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH NO DISCARD OR USE BY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS (DICED TOMATOES, STEAK , CHICKEN, SALSA) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ITEM DISCLOSURES AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOO MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT COULD OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH NO DISCARD OR USE BY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS (DICED TOMATOES, STEAK , CHICKEN, SALSA) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ITEM DISCLOSURES AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE APPROXIMATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION .PRIO...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOO MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 63F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, GRILLED ONIONS AT 50.5F AND COOKED CACTUS AT 52.7F INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE STAIRS, AND BEEF AT 45.7F INSIDE TH...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST REMOVE ALL CLAY BOWLS FROM SERVICE. ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE SMOOTH AND ABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, KNIFE RACK AND DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LARGE EQUIPMENT TOO BIG TO FULLY SUBMERGE INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE SUCH UTENSILS OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

FOUND A CUSTOMER STANDING IN THE PREP AREA WAITING TO USE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST LIMIT AREA TO EMPLOYEES ONLY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHBULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED (2) 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURES OF 50F AND 53.1F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SALSA AND SOUR CREAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 52.3F, CHEESE AT 51.8F, SALSA AT 51.9F, GUACAMOLE AT 54.8F, AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 52.3. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DIS...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHBULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ON THE COOKING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

The knives in the 1st floor prep area are stored dirty in between the coolers,remove knives and wash,rinse,sanitize.Store the knives clean in a sanitary manner.

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

The ice machine door is greasy,clean the door and sanitize.Watch employees handwashing practices prior to handling ice.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SOME ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED FROM FLOOR; ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR HAS A LITE RUST BUILDUP INSIDE WHICH MUST BE REMOVED AND SANITIZED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE OPEN GAP IN THE UTILITY ROOM BASEBOARDS AND CLEAN UP LOOSE DEBRIS.