Falafel Island
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2018-01-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGIN...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2018-01-09 Fail Complaint 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE/SEWER PIPE ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES SO THAT WASTE/SEWER PIPE IS NOT EXPOSED OVER DRY STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGIN...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SCOOP FOR RICE STORAGE INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE RICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2017-11-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGIN...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL S...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2017-11-08 Fail Complaint 8 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGIN...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORKS AND SPOONS WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL S...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2017-06-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED UNLABELED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE LABELS ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT CONSUMED IN 1 DAY.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED WOMEN AND MENS RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOORS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
2016-09-06 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
dirt and food debris build-up noted on grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors not clean under 3-comp sink and around grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain. also dead American and German roaches found at steps leading to lower level. instructed to clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ceiling in poor repair above rear dry storage. instructed to repair and maintain.
2016-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW GROUND BEEF IN SARAN WRAP STORED ABOVE CHOPPED PARSLEY THAT IS USED FOR GARNISHING. INSTRUCTED MGT TO STORE RAW MEAT PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATE.
2015-12-23 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT INTO USE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
2015-12-15 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT INTO USE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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