Reza'S Restaurant
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2023-06-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS ON WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
2022-01-06 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXTERIOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED/SHIELDED.
2021-09-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO AT THE EAST TWO-DOOR COOLER ACROSS EQUIPMENT, UNDER TRAYLINE. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON COLD-PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE COLD-PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
2021-08-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED COUSCOUS AT TEMP OF 53.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND THREE-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AIR TEMP OF 53F.STORED INSIDE COUSCOUS.COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR ON THE TOP COUNTER WHERE WINE RACKS IS LOCATED.OVER 50 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. WATER DRIPPING FROM HVAC DUCT ON THE TOP TABLE BY THE PANS STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE. FOOD WAS COVERED. MUST CORRECT THE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITAT...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO AT THE EAST TWO-DOOR COOLER ACROSS EQUIPMENT, UNDER TRAYLINE. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON COLD-PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE COLD-PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, RELACE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-16-2020, REPORT#2382996 #10)6-301.14 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. #37) 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE. ...
2020-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBI...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2020-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBI...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BA...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2020-06-23 Fail License CRITICAL 14 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT LOWER LEVEL MEAT CUTTING AREA AND BY COFFEE STATION BEHIND SMALL 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN MEAT CUTTING AREA AND COFFEE STATION ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
FOUND DENTED CAN OF TOMATOES AT STORAGE ROOM. FOUND GALLON OF EXPIRED MILK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF A GALLON OF MILK AND A DENTED CAN OF TOMATOES.VALUE ABOUT 10 DOLLARS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBI...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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