James Kitchen + Bar
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2018-04-19 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER #19 AND WALK IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR OF BAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOODS DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS/WALLS AT BAKERY PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA UNDER/AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BAR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
2017-05-11 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SO IT COVERS ALL THE FOOD DISPLAY AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT MEAT WALK-IN/PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2016-08-03 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN VENT, CEILING, AND CONDERSER UNIT. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
2015-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FRONT PREP LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COOKLINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND IN REAR HALLWAY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN.
2015-10-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. ON SHELVES AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLSTERS IN THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONT...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1447807 ON 05/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (35)REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER AT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FRONT PREP LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEATAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COOKLINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND IN REAR HALLWAY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN.
2015-05-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN LIGHT PANEL COVERS IN MAIN FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WHERE NECESSARY. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER AT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR.
2014-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER BOTH HOODS AND A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE ROOM SERVICE EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
2013-11-25 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS OF CAESAR DRESSING STORED ON A ROLLING CART IN THE DINING ROOM AT 62.7F AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE STORED IN THE LINE PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUN...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVIT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
2013-01-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-01-18 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS OF CAESAR SALAD DRESSING STORED INSIDE OF EGG SHELLS FOR SERVICE TO THE CUSTOMER. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, CAESAR SALADS ARE PREPARED TABLES...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #169434 ON 3/7/12 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS AT UPPER PORTION OF ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-0...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS. CONSUMER ADVISORY IS POSTED ON THE DINNER MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON ALL MENUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SPICE RACK AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTION ABOVE THIS AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT CUTTING/DRY AGING AREA.
2012-03-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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. NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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. BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS AT UPPER PORTION OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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. DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BROKEN THERMOMETER AT DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLA...
2011-03-29 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS & INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AT BAR MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleane...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM, AT BAR AREA, IN WALK-IN FREEZER & IN BUTCHER ROOM'S WALK-IN COOLER- MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF MOST WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE, MIDDLE COMP OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in ac...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produ...
2010-10-27 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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. CUUTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.RUBBER GASKETS AT LINE REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED...
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.FLOORS IN BASEMENT CUTTING ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER, DISH AREA AND PASTRY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOV...
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...
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