Tiki Hut

At time of follow-up inspection, the gasket is still broken on the second RIC at the bar. CA: PIC has ordered a new gasket and it is scheduled to arrive on Monday (6/9/2025). PIC states the new gasket will be installed Monday and will be done before the planned re-opening next week.

At time of follow-up inspection, the handle for the hot water at the three-compartment sink is still missing. CA: PIC states the handle replacement has been ordered and will be installed as soon as it arrives.

At time of follow-up inspection, observed buildup/accumulation of grease under the fryer on the floor. A new fryer has been installed. Clean the area thoroughly and clean surfaces often enough to prevent accumulation. Correct By: 06/10/2025.

At time of follow-up inspection, observed warped and stained areas of ceiling. Clean/repair/replace ceiling sections as necessary.

At time of follow-up inspection, observed large, open duct of A/C unit blasting air horizontally directly at the prep. table. Rule: Heating, ventilating, or A/C systems shall be designed and installed so that they do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. Fix A/C so that the kitchen is cooled sufficiently, and vent the duct to prevent air from near the back door from being blasted directly at the prep. table.

At time of inspection, multiple coolers are not cooling properly. Observed numerous time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods being held at temperatures above 41 degrees F for an extended period. COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods that registered above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC states new coolers have already been ordered and are expected to be delivered on Thursday (6/5/2025). Facility has voluntarily closed and will not re-open until all priority item violations have been corrected and facility has passed re-inspection.

At time of inspection, no one in the facility hold current food safety manager certification. Enroll at least one employee in an approved food safety manager certification course, and obtain certification within 30 days.

At time of inspection, the handwashing sink at the bar lacked a hand drying provision (the paper towel dispenser was empty). COS: PIC refilled the paper towel dispenser.

At time of inspection, there is no sanitizer present for sanitizing dishes/equipment in the three-compartment sink. PIC states they normally use QUAT sanitizer tablets, but they ran out. PIC will order/purchase more sanitizer and have available for use at the three-compartment sink. Facility has voluntarily closed and will not re-open until all priority item violations have been corrected and facility has passed re-inspection.

At time of inspection, observed large, open duct of A/C unit blowing air horizontally directly at the prep. table. Rule: Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that they do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. Fix A/C so that the kitchen is cooled sufficiently, and vent the duct to prevent air near the back door from being blasted directly at the prep. table (or any other food prep. area).

At time of inspection, the hood vent appears incapable of sufficiently removing smoke from the grill/fryer from the kitchen (smoke tends to hang in the kitchen, rather than being pulled outside through the hood). Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive smoke, steam, etc.

At time of inspection, observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, in the ice bin at the bar. COS: PIC removed the ice scoop from the ice bin. Scoops must be stored in such a way that the handle does not come into contact with the ice.

At time of inspection, observed a broken gasket/seal on the reach-in cooler at the bar, contributing to the elevated temperatures of TCS items within the unit. Replace the gasket/seal.

At time of inspection, observed missing handle from the facet at the three-compartment sink. Staff are having to use a pair of pliers to turn the hot water on and off. Replace the handle, to allow proper access to hot water.

At time of inspection, facility does not have test strips for testing the concentration of sanitizer in the three-compartment sink. Order/purchase test strips, to ensure proper sanitizer concentration, and have available at the three-compartment sink.

At time of inspection, observed buildup/accumulation of grease under fryer/grill and buildup/accumulation in corners and along walls. Clean often enough to prevent buildup/accumulation.

At time of inspection, observed warped and stained areas of ceiling. Clean/repair/replace ceiling sections as necessary.

At time of inspection, observed several items down in the designated handwashing sink (scrub brush, etc.). COS: PIC removed the items from the handwashing sink. Designated handwashing sinks must be used for handwashing ONLY and for no other purpose.

At time of inspection, both handwashing sinks (one at bar and one in main kitchen) lacked a hand drying provision (both paper towel dispensers were empty). COS: PIC refilled the paper towel dispensers.

At time of inspection, observed a container of caramelized onions in the prep-top cooler with no date marking. PIC states the onions were prepared on Tuesday (4/23/2024 - three days prior). COS: PIC added a date label to the container. Prepared TCS food items held for more than 24 hours must be date marked and may not be held for longer than seven days.

At time of inspection, observed buildup/accumulation on floor in corners and around equipment. Clean often enough to prevent buildup/accumulation.

At time of inspection, observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. COS: PIC moved the scoop so that it stood upright and the handle was not in contact with the ice. CA: PIC stated they will ensure that the handles of the scoops will not come into contact with ice or with other food products.