Penny'S Roscoe
Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found
2026-03-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD E...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSU...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, BBQ PORK, AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTA...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. NOTED 1 GALLON OF RAT REPELLENT SPRAY IN BETWEEN BASMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MA...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTELS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. 150 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: DINING ING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR PREP, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT PREP AND BEHIND STOVE IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED REAR WEST STORAGE AREA DOOR ALSO HAS GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THOURGH OUT WALLS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT COVERS THOUGHOUT FACILITY ENCRUSTED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2615085 CONDUCTED ON 04/03/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS...
2025-04-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.
2025-04-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE MEASURED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, RE-WASH ALL DISHES. DI...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, FRIED TOFU AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, 5 TO 10 UNDER AND BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK, ALONG BASEBOARDS ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE CLEAN DISH/EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE EAST SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PILED WOOD PANELS IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589802 ON 2-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #55- BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUE...
2024-02-20 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
2023-02-09 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FIRST FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,REPAIR ISSUE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SWEEP DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNERS WITH BIG POTS ON TOP UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION,ONLY ONE BURNER FITS UNDER THE HOOD THE OTHER NOT. BOTH BURNERS MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION, OR REMOVE BURNERS.
2021-11-03 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP HAND SINK. BETWEEN SINK AND PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINING FOR SHELVING OR SPLASH GUARDS.
2020-09-28 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PAPER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
2020-03-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-03-05 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304316 DATED ON 08/08/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 NOTED BATHROOM DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIOR...
2019-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR DOOR ENTRANCE THROUGH THE DRY STORAGE AREA INTO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) AND SIDE DOOR ENTRANCE INTO THE BAR AREA OFF THE BROADWAY ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POIN...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE LIDS FOR WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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.
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