Kubo
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-04-09 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED FLY TRAP STRIP BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIR...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN COOKSLINE HANDSINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROPER SPLASHGUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED KITCHEN MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL PURPOSE FLOUR STORED IN BLUE PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES AT COOKSLINE PREP-TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BASE OF FAUCET LEAKING AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED FAUCETS AT BATHROOM HANDSINKS WITH THICK HARDWATER RESIDUE. ALSO NOTED HARDWATER RESIDUE ON DOORS OF HIGHTEMPERTAURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY ENCRUSTED DIRT AND CEILING VENTS IN BATHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-04 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING, MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.
2024-01-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING, MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.
2022-10-12 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED SOME WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
2021-04-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-04-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED ONLY ONE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA. SINK BLOCKED ACCESS BY LARGE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND C...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL WASHROOMS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH SOILED PANS AND POOLING LIQUID INSIDE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE SOILED PANS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR SPICE SHELVING. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----SHELVING NOTED DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE.----DIRTY PLASTIC CURTAI...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-15-19 REPORT #2315865 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONT...
2019-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED ONLY ONE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA AT THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND SALAD DRESSING) 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 STATEMEN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATIO...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND THE UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE UTILITY SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-06-01 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE AT KITCHEN WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-08-31 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE PANELING, LOCATED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDING OF BEER COOLERS, AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER FANS. ALSO OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN LEFT WALK IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-09-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE POROUS ROCKS AS DECORATION/LINER FOR BATHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL RACK SHELVING FOR POT/PAN STORAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
2015-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE WEST WALKIN COOLER HAS RUSTED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
2015-07-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE FREEZER AND INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE WEST WALKIN COOLER HAS RUSTED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
2014-08-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS IN FIRST FLOOR ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
2013-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-09-25 Fail Canvass 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 LIVE ANTS,APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ALONG THE 1 DOOR COOLERS NEAR THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS,MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN/DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBL...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Raw wooden surfaces and shelvings in the basement must be sealed using a non-toxic finish.Also,remove blackened caulk over the kitchen 3 compartment sink.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Clean interiors of line coolers,interior compartments to deep fryers,sides of hot cooking equipments,upper panel to ice machine,fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler..
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout including the basement storage areas.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom and remove cob webs from upper walls where noted to manager.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide a visible backflow prevention device for the kitchen coffee dispensing units.
2012-10-18 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST OR RE-PAINT/RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MIDDLE COOLER BOTTOM METAL SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES AND EXPOSED INSULATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL ITEMS STORED UNDER BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOOR MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES. FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ONION AND BEET STORAGE SHELVING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. INCLUDING EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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