BANQUET KITCHEN

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of stuffed grape leaves. Operator set them aside for disposal.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed the tags not in order. Operator started to reorganize them. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed approximately 30% of the tags not marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a half empty chip bag stored with the clean dishes in the warewashing area. Operator disposed of the bag and spoke to the dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator disposed of them willingly.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed approximately half of the tags unlabeled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their front line sink with used coffee filters inside. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for their high temp dish machine.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator disposed of them willingly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor of the warehouse walk in cooler and freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles buried in dry goods containers. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored correctly.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw fish and meats, cooked meats and sauces, and sous vide cooking without an approved Process Waiver. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Operator has been in contact with plan review and is in the process of creating and submitting their plan and has ceased all process at this time. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw fish and meats, cooked meats and sauces, and sous vide cooking without an approved HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Operator has been in contact with plan review and is in the process of creating and submitting their plan and has ceased all process at this time. Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a missing vacuum breaker on their mop sink splitter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at two of the hand wash sinks.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch box stored with customer food. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed their watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint working with food.