PLAKA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed calamari stored underneath raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved calamari to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front service area used as dump sink. Repeat from 01-25-2022 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in ice machine area. Repeat from 01-25-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In ice machine room. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on cooks line damaged and plaster is pealing off.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on shelf above prep table. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler behind prep table. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf of prep table. Operator removed phone Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing chicken at prep table without a hair restraint.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Eggs and tomatoes stored on wire racks less than 1/2 inch off floor in walk in cooler. Repeat from 01-25-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knife handle resting on baklava. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee vitamin drink stored in reach in cooler near butter. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw chicken in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw meat stored over cooked meat. Containers switched. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ash tray stored in handwash sink near ice machine and mop sink. Observed front service handwash sink used as a dump sink. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink at cookline. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near ice machine and mop sink.

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low hot water pressure at front service handwash sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense grits. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food storage or warewashing area. Observed ash tray stored on top of ice machine near dishwash area.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed appropriately 15 droppings on top of the walk in freezer. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed three dried droppings on shelf in storage area with bag in the box syrup. Observed one additional dropping on door frame. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs held at room temperature for service. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator and provided form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed eggs stored out or refrigeration, no time marking, stored less than four hours. Operator moved the eggs to refrigeration. Operator was unable to produce Time as a Public Health Control. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cooks line. Operator moved items to a properly functioning cooler. Temperature adjusted on reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed lettuce cold holding at 58° F and sour cream cold holding 45° F. Operator has called for technician for repair. Operator iced down items to return to proper temperature. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the ice shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed mold like substance still present. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a large hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area next to the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air condition vent on the prep kitchen with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed a mold like substance still present on vent. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a slicer machine. Educated operator and phone was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed car keys and other personal items stored on shelf with food. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Spanakopita in a reach in cooler uncovered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Observed Spanakopita, bacon and lettuce all uncovered in a reach in cooler. Operator covered food items with plastic wrap. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken