PALETTE.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.3F AND THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND BROILER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. UPON MY RETURN ON 5/9/14, BOTH COOLERS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND ARE MAINTAINING AIR TEMPERATURES OF 36.1F AND 36.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.7F, COOKED RICE AT 53.2F, GYRO MEAT AT 47.3F, COOKED PASTA AT 51.8F, CHEESE AT 50.1F, FISH AT 46.7F, CHILI AT 51.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 54# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $92. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. NO CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WAS CONNECTED TO THE FEEDER LINES TO THE MACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST WASH GLASSES AT EITHER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA UNTIL THE MACHINE IS MAINTAINED WITH A PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER (IODINE AT 12PPM). THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UPON MY RETURN, ON 5/9/14, THE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 12PPM IODINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF DRINK MIXES STORED IN THE ICE BIN THAT IS ALSO USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION CANNOT ALSO BE USED FOR COOLING BOTTLES OR OTHER PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE ICE FROM THE ICE BIN AND REMOVED THE BOTTLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOF. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 3RD FLOOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. THE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE HANDSINK DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE WATER LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONVERT THE DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR INTO A HANDSINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1324665 ON 9/10/13 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - FLOORS NEED REPAIR ON THE 4th FL, FOUND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE EVER NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 3RD FLOOR BAR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND LITTER. OBSERVED A SECTION OF RAW WOODEN FLOOR BEHIND THE 3RD FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR.

NOTED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1st FL TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM SHELVING. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE COOLER ON THE 4th FL.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR ON THE 4th FL, FOUND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE EVER NEEDED.

NOTED HOLE AND BROKEN TILES INTO WALL UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE 2-COOLER DRAWER DOORS AT 1st FLOOR KITCHEN, WERE NOT SHUTTING TIGHTLY, MUST FIX. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLERS, SINK DRAINS AT BARS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST.

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT MAIN DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED; 2nd FLOOR DISHROOM & BAR FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MISSING CAULKING BETWEEN THE FLOOR & BASEBOARD TILES IN MAIN DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED

MISSING CORNER COVINGS ON WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP & STORAGE ROOMS, MUST PROVIDE.

THE WASTE LINE UNDER THE BEER TAP AT 3RD FLOOR BAR MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE DOOR HANDLES WHERE MISSING FOR THE SALAD PREP COOLER.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE 2ND FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 4TH FLOOR WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN WALL SECTIONS, AT CORNERS AND BETWEEN WALL AND CEILING.

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NONE OF THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE 4 RESTROOMS ARE OPERATING PROPERLY. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER HEATER ON THE 3RD FLOOR.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY HOLDER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND DISH MACHINES ON SITE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SMALL GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE NOT REGISTERING ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE(IODINE). ALSO, LARGE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT REGISTERING ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE). MUST REPAIR BOTH DISH MACHINES ON SITE SO THAT THEY CAN PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS ON SITE.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT 4TH FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN FOURTH FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE & THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND SHELVING.

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST HAND SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.