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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine that makes ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean machine, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replac...

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

Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maint...

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

Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.

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

Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

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

Observed the floor drain grate cover near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed heavy grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained/water damaged ceiling tiles all throughout facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Observed food not properly thawed: found shrimp submerged in the three compartment sink filled with water to thaw. (Shrimp below 40f) Instructed facility that thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a ...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1975500, dated 11-15-16: Violation 34- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY CORNER FLO...

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

Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

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

Observed the floor drain grate cover near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed heavy grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained/water damaged ceiling tiles all throughout facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH RUST IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND (2) 3 COMPARTME...

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, BUFFET TABLE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN SERV...

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY CORNER FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH FRYERS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY T...

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

FOUND SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK (ACROSS COOKING LINE).-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE (ACROSS PREP TABLE) IN PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN BUFFET AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR (PAPER GOODS) STORAGE ROOM AND IN CORNER OF DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOTED WASHCLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO SANITIZING (CHLORINE) TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575456 ISSUED ON 09-11-2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575456 ISSUED ON 09-11-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33 - IC...

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

---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ---INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. ---NOTED GARDEN HOSE USE FOR WATER S...

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.

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

---INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BY DISH MACHINE AREA. ---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM AND IN REAR PARTY ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKETS OR CONTAINER.

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

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABELE AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

SODA NOZZLES,STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFET COUNTERS, ICE MACHINE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/

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

FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILE.

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

WALL NOT MAINTAINED AROUND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NO ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE TO BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR, RICE, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER GRILL. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED GAP AROUND HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPES AND WALLS AT BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS BETWEEN PIPES AND WALLS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP PRODUCE COOLER ALONG COOKLINE (RIGHT SIDE STAND UP COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY FIX, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SHIELD INSIDE ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AND TAPED. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE SHIELD.

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

RINSE SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO WATER PRESSURE. CURRENTLY USING A HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SPRAYER TO OPERATE PROPERLY.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR PROPER FOOD DISPENSING METHOD PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CREAM FREEZERS FROM BUFFET AREA OR CONFIGURE FOR EMPLOYEE SERVICE OF ICE CREAM. SERIOUS VIOLA...

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY FIX, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SHIELD INSIDE ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AND TAPED. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE SHIELD.

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

ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. RINSE SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO WATER PRESSURE. CURRENTLY USING A HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SPRAYER TO OPERATE...