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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites and raw shell eggs stored over berry compote and whipped cream in the dessert reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw egg products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed gumbo date marked 7/23, tomato basil soup date marked 7/23, cooked pasta date marked 7/24, and couscous date marked 7/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed gumbo date marked 7/23, tomato basil soup date marked 7/23, cooked pasta date marked 7/24, and couscous date marked 7/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) stored in a double pan in the pizza prep reach in cooler. The operator placed ice on the tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a pot with water from the handwashing sink near the entrance to the cook line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed quinoa removed from the freezer and not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. Observed cooked beef brisket removed from the freezer and not date marked in the pizza prep reach in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of a green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage on a cutting board on the cook line. The employee discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dessert/pizza prep area.

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses near the ice bin at the server station.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 81F standing water on the cook line. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 98F standing water at the server station.

Basic - Multiple cutting board have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen and prep areas.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dessert/pizza area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic utensils and cups stored on the floor on the 2nd floor of the storage building. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee wash soiled equipment then handle clean equipment without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

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 pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for flour in the dry storage area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed unopened employee beverages not segregated from food for the public in cold holding units in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks stored hanging near packaged foods in the dry stored area.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the dry storage area and the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the reach in cooler near the three compartment sink.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple to go containers stored on the second floor in the storage area.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed wooden pallets and other wood debris in the garbage enclosure. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink soiled with a black mold like substance .

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on the cook line. The operator discarded the bleach and soap mixture. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked meatballs (51F - Cooling); southwest chicken soup (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above items were prepared the day before. The operator discarded the meatballs and reheated the soup. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of artichokes in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the artichokes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm due to empty container of chlorine solution. The operator replaced with a full container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked vegetables in the stand up reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the meatballs were prepared the day before. The operator discarded the meatballs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored hanging from bottle rack behind the bar. Operator properly stored the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for rice, sugar, and lentils in the dry store age area. The operator removed the containers from the food products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employee removed the watches. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the knife holder and wall in the kitchen. The operator removed the knives for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 82F standing water at the wait station. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed furniture, building components, and wood pallets in the dumpster area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing sink in the pastry area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed unwashed avocados and an unwashed head of lettuce stored with cut ready to eat lettuce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator discarded the ready to eat lettuce. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored hanging from bottle rack behind the bar. Operator properly stored the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer for the stand up reach in cooler in the pastry area at 2F the actual ambient temperature is 39F.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator placed the can opener in the dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the handwashing sink behind the bar. Operator provided the handwashing sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for the handwashing sink behind the bar. Operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the top of the interior of the outside ice ice machine soiled with green mold like substance.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the carbon dioxide tank not secured behind the bar.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout the kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the reach in wine cooler at the wait station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee jackets and backpacks hanging on shelves containing food in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lids for the trash and cardboard dumpster.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for outdoor ice machine stored in soiled container. Operator removed the ice scoop and container for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken 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 scoop handle not stored above cooked rice in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a cutting board on the cook line. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in multiple reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in bottle cooler behind the bar.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed pallets stored in the dumpster area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados and an unwashed head of lettuce stored with cut ready to eat lettuce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator discarded the ready to eat lettuce. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary solution at 100ppm for the sanitizer bucket on the cook line. Operator discarded the solution and refilled at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at the three compartment sink at 400ppm. Operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in prep area reach in cooler opened for more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the milk. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink behind the bar blocked with to go boxes. Observed hand wash sink by the three compartment sink blocked by a trash can. Operator removed all items making the hand wash sinks accessible. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink behind bar and in the dish area. Operator supplied soap for both sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved with cut marks throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler on front line not segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed the employee food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee jackets and backpacks hanging on shelves containing food in dry storage area. Operator removed the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles water stored on the floor in the outside storage area. Operator properly stored the bottled water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in top of outside ice machine. Operator removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as shelf cover in the back kitchen.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single service articles stored on the floor in the outside storage area. Operator properly stored the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters above iced tea machine not stored inverted or protected. Operator properly stored the coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of the reach in cooler at the pizza station.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed pallets stacked behind dumpsters. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with cleaning items stored and blocked by trash can. Operator remove garbage can and items stored in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter held on time as a public health control no paperwork.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green like mold substance in ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go style container used to scoop rice. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple confirmed employee beverages on and over prep tables. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on clean silverware. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in freezer in prep kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice flour, oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed reach in cabinet freezer in back kitchen ice build up.

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 handle in flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter throughout kitchen dirty and grease like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed pallets, kitchen equipment, tables, chairs in dumpster area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes, no hand wash. Educated operator, operator educated employee.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat desserts. Operator rearranged reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in rinse portion of dish area. Educated operator, operator educated employee.

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green and black like substance in ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go style container used in chocolate chips as a scoop. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed beverage over prep table. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at clean side shelf of dis machine. Educated operator. Operator moved employee to a designated area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily greased. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected. Operator moved to plastic storage bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves with rust pitting surfaces. Repeat Violation