Fat Cat
Strong record across 17 inspections — minor issues only
2025-12-03 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2025-06-17 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-04-23 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE) WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (SECOND FLOOR) BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
2023-04-18 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSE HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2022-06-01 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME PREP AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
2021-04-27 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES INDISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID TILES.
2020-04-21 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2019-03-06 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2018-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LOOSE LID AT THE SERVICE PREP LINE COOLER OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
2017-11-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
2017-10-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN FLYING FROM AND ABOVE A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO NOTED 3 FLIES IN WASHROOM HALLWAY AND 8 FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR AND LIQUOR STORAGE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTR...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE PLUMBING UNDER THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. TORN ELECTRICAL TAPE AROUND TUBING UNDER BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER INSIDE BAR COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FOOD TRAY CART ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER/SCRAPER SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
2017-07-13 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rusty shelves inside the reach-in cooler across the cooking equipment, need to replace. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Cup with no handle is used to pick up dry food. Instructed to provide utensils with handles. Missin...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Grease on wheels of cooking units, on pipes behind the cooking equipment and inside the deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Debris and dust on light shield in the kitchen, also re-adjust light shield at light fixture. Light at second floor food and utensil storage room is not shielded. Must install light shield or shatter resistant bulb.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Back flow prevention device at water sprayer behind the bar, for top loading frozen drink machine, has water leaking. Need to repair and maintain.
2016-08-04 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH DATE ONLY). ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK . MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RELOCATE THE SODA GUN HOLDER ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. (SODA GUN HOSE IS HANGING RIGHT ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS HARDER TO WASH HANDS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL, AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,(WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD -UP ON THE EXHAUST AND THE CEILING IN BOTH WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR BEER/OLIVES ETC.
2015-08-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND THE CAN OPENER/HOLSTER HAS FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE SHARP PUNCTURE POINT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED BUT STILL HELD TOGETHER BY THE SHATTER PROOF MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB BEFORE THE PIECES BREAK APART AND POTENTIALLY COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD STORED IN COOLER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES REQUIRE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
2014-04-15 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUST AND ALUMINUM FOILS STUCK AT BASE INSIDE THE BEER CHEST FREEZERS,BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE WALL,BURNED FOOD INSIDE 4 BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE,SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE, AND BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP; ALSO CLUTTER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR IN SAID AREAS FOR G...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE OFFICE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE NORTH-WEST BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
2013-05-28 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND LABEL/DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE) AND OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (RIGHT SIDE FRYER), FOOD/WATER BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, (ALONG COOKLINE), FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST C...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED SYRUP SPILL ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP BOXES AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
2012-05-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BAR 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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