BLUE GRILL AND SMOOTHIES

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the reach in cooler. Employee placed the chicken on bottom shelf below beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled inside the ice machine located at the front counter. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing from the wall to the 3 compartment sink and the handwashing sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored next to single use items. Employee removed from area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the sliding door corners of reach in freezer in the front area, the cover for the reach in unit on the front counter, the reach in cooler cover in the kitchen near reach in freezer.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor under and inside the back of reach in cooler at front area near television.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and disrepair tiles in the front prep area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic fork handle touching ready to eat tuna in reach in cooler at front area. Employee removed fork. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled multiple door gaskets of reach in coolers. Also observed shelves with heavy rust built up used to store clean food equipment located above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the reach in across handwashing sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw breaded chicken no covered inside reach cooler near exit door. Employee placed covers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table in kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean trays inside handwashing at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink inside men bathroom.manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside men's bathroom.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents at kitchen soiled with black substance.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table in kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter .

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (111F - Hot Holding); beans (90F - Hot Holding), for less tha 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach on preparation table next to the microwave, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket on hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia fish thawing in standing water, operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above preparation table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over shredded lettuce in reach in next to kitchen entrance.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in next to drying rack

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed syringes with jello stored in soda machine. As per operator, syringes were made at home for Halloween toppers. Operator threw away bag of syringes.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in next to kitchen exit black beans 46F. As per operator, beans had been cooling for more than 6 hours prior to inspection.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of meat slicer soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice cream freezer blocking hand sink at front counter. Manager moved freezer over for complete access. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in reach in coolers throughout shelves.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above reach in cooler next to slicer

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed light fixture in disrepair above prep table

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles soiled throughout kitchen

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed personal cup stored on frying rack with clean dishes. Observed water bottle in reach in where milkshake toppings are kept.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fridge not working stored in bathroom hall. As per operator, equipment is awaiting pick up to be thrown away. Observed reach in cooler at front counter gasket in poor repair.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above stove and grill soiled. Observed light switches at back exit soiled. Observed on prep table food debris under microwave. Observed paper towel and soap dispenser soiled at hand sink next to front counter. Observed under fryer grease accumulation.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in soiled next to drying rack

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed buckets stored on top of hand sink counter at front counter

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in reach in cooler not covered next to drying rack.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth under register not in bucket.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit blocked by unused equipment. Operator moved equipment out of the way to make a path to exit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to product to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation under the fryer in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Vitamin Gummies stored near food on the food storage shelves above the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. Employee removed bottle and placed it in the medicine cabinet. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed WC chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 100+ppm. Employee discarded some water and lower the chlorine solution to approximately 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler lid soiled with old food residue, reach in cooler located by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle broken, reach in cooler located against the wall near the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a plastic container lid burned and not longer durable.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By the ice machine located at front counter.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near the reach in cooler and three compartment sink soiled.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table in front of grill area. Also slicer has food debris next to chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table in front of grill area. Also slicer has food debris next to chest freezer. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rack next to clean dish rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table next to grill area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table next to grill area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a small air gap bottom of exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Observed a small air gap bottom of exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler or upright coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Observed no ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler or upright coolers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish above plantains and French fries.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs scrambled (46F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than 1 hour.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and cutting boards soiled in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rack next to clean plates rusted in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sauces packed for distribution not labeled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior water reservoir of ice machine with a green like substance.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowls used to dispense rice, and chicken wings. Manager removed both bowls from the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above upright freezer by slicer machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots ready to be used not inverted in utensils rack. Manager had the pots inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At beck exit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of French fries stored on the floor next to upright by slicer. Manager picked box and stored it in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice, employee removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach ins and upright coolers in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in shelves in upright coolers and prep station soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind slicer soiled with food debris, in kitchen area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove on cook line steak (101°F - Hot Holding) As per employee cooled less than hour. Steak was moved to steam table. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: At time of inspection there was no hot holding food

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Observed leaking under three compartment sink Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (41°F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than one hour. Person in charge moved the cheese to another reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tostones on floor in front of reach in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in front area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks improperly stored in shelf located next to the preparation table.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with accumulation of grease in cook line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle with mojo not identified.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor with accumulation of grease under equipment in cook line.