Prologue

Observed employee drink stored in a reuseable water jug on the line. COS. Removed. Code: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed pitcher stored in hand sink. COS. Removed. Code: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible and only used for washing hands.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Lids added. Code: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that non-easily identifiable foods (liquids, powders/seasonsings) were not labeled. COS. All items labeled. Code: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the facility was not washing their produce (potatoes) before prepping them and observed that the facility was prepping their produce (potatoes) in the raw meat sink. COS. Potatoes in the sink were discarded and staff moved to the produce sink. Code: Produce shall be washed in a preparation sink designated for the purpose of washing produce and thawing/preparing ready-to-eat foods.

Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant 66F water. COS. Utsensils removed. Code: In-use utensils shall be stored using an approved means such as in running water, in hot (135 F) water, in the product with the handle above the level of the product, or in/on a clean surface/container.

Observed that the door in the banquet alley way was left propped open; observed that the door sweep at the door by the elevator fell off causing there to be a gap under the door. COS. Closed. Recommended corrective action: Add door sweep to the door by the elevator. CA: Exterior doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or shall be otherwise protected from pest entry.

Observed that one of the sinks in the kitchen is not working. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed bowls being used as scoops that were stored in the product. COS. Removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.

Observed containers stacked while wet; observed dishes being hand dried. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed single-use items stored on the floor of the downstairs storage area. COS. Moved. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed food stored in a manner that allows cross contamination to happen; observed raw chicken stored over steaks; observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb shanks and raw pork; observed raw duck being thawed in the vegetable sink. COS. All items moved; discarded as necessary; vegetable sink washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.

Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (cheese, tomatoes, steaks, chicken, grits, soup, sausage, gumbo, slaw, cream cheese, salmon, collards, brisket). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility has items that they were attempting to cool that did not meet time and temperature requirements; facility has melons that measured 47 F at 11:59 AM and the melons were cut at 7am; stew that was prepared at 11am measured 128 F at 12PM; observed oatmeal measured 58 F at 12 PM and was prepared before 7am. COS. Items discarded. CA: Food that is cooling shall meet time and temperature requirements; food shall go from 135 F to 71 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within another 4 hours.

Observed that the facility is using time as a public health control for items being placed out at the banquet hall, however, the plan is not being followed nor was it able to be provided at the time of the inspection. CA: Food that uses time as a public health control shall have a written plan and that plan shall be followed.

Observed hand sink at the banquet hall had been used as a dump sink. COS. Staff educated. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed that one of the hand sinks in the kitchen was non-operational/did not have running water. CA: Hand sinks shall be installed to provide running water that can be tempered to at least 85 F.

Observed sanitizer, sanitizer wipes, and butane that was stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. A: Chemicals shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the facility is attempting to cool items by putting them into small, packed containers, putting lids onto them, and then placed them into coolers; observed covered containers of hot product that was attempting to cool. COS. Items discarded due to cooling taking too long. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate to ensure products reach temperature in the correct time frame.

Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (milk, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, yogurt, melons, salmon). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that there were many foodborne illness risk factor and public health intervention violations including bare hand contact date marking; it the responsibility of the PIC to maintain active managerial control over the facility and prevent and/or address the violations as they occur. RCA: Fix violations. CA: PIC shall maintain active managerial control over the facility.

Observed employee drinks stored in single-use cups and screw-cap bottles; cups did not have a lid or straw; observed drinks stored in re-useable bottles; all drinks were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that drinks were dumped into the hand sink at the bar. COS. Staff educated. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Lids and plastic wrap added. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the warewasher in the kitchen is not reaching sanitizing temperatures. COS. Dishes shall be sanitized in the 3-compartment. CA: Mechanical ware washing machines shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration or reach proper sanitizing temperatures if heat sanitizing.

Observed that the facility does not have the identifying asterisks on the menus for the consumer advisories and that applicable items. CA: The consumer advisory shall have the indentifying asterisks, the disclosure, and the reminder statement.

Observed that the facility had prepared TCS food that was held longer than 7 days; most items were dated November 21-23, however, the oldest was dated November 10, 2025. COS. These items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food shall be discarded after 7 days, with the day of preparation being day 1.

Observed many spray bottles of unidentified chemicals that were not labeled. COS. All bottles were labeled. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the facility was engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan; observed that the facility is putting food into reduced oxygen packaging and holding it longer than 48 hours. CA: When engaging in activities that require a HACCP plan, a HACCP shall obtained prior to that.

Observed that the facility does not have a major food allergen disclosure. CA: The facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.

Observed that non-easily identifiable foods were not labeled. COS. All items labeled. CA: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the facility is attempting to cool items by putting them into small, packed containers, putting lids onto them, and then placed them into small coolers. COS. Items broken down. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate to ensure products reach temperature in the correct time frame.

Observed that the facility was attempting to thaw items by thawing them under running, hot (118 F) water, and the items had reached 84 F. COS.Items cooked immediately. CA: Approved thawing methods shall be used such as under cold running water, by placing under refrigeration, by cooking from frozen, or by microwaving and immediately cooking.

Observed that not all refrigeration units had ambient thermometers. CA: Ensure that temperature measuring devices are present in the warmest part of cold holding units and the coldest part of hot holding units.

Observed employee drinks stored in single-use cans, cups, and bottles; can and cup did not have a lid or straw; drinks were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed boxes stored infront of the hand sink near the drink machine in the kitchen. COS. Boxes moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible.

Observed that the self-closing hand sinks in the employee restrooms did not run for at least 15 seconds before turning off. CA: Hand sinks that are automatic or self-closing shall run for at least 15 seconds without the need to be reactivated.

Observed that the facility had prepared TCS food that was stored past the use by date; picture of foods in the walk-in that were past date was taken at 8:05 AM during initial walkthrough. After starting the inspection, when the inspector made their way back to the walk-in, the same foods were in the walk-in but the food had now been redated with new dates, however, it was still the same food that was past the discard date. Picture of these new labels taken at 8:23 AM. COS. These items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food shall be discarded at 7 days, with the day of preparation being day 1.

Observed that the facility was engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan; observed that the facility is putting food into reduced oxygen packaging and holding it longer than 48 hours and observed that the facility is putting raw fish into reduced oxygen packaging which is not allowed under any circumastances. CA: When engaging in activities that require a HACCP plan, a HACCP shall obtained prior to that.

Observed plates and utensils stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Utensils, plates, and other similar equipment shall be stored in a manner that prevents overhead contamination.

Observed that the epoxy seal in the downstairs storage area and in the alcohol cooler on the main floor has started to wear down causing the floor to no longer be easily cleanable. CA: Floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (fish, tomatoes, cheeses, chicken, eggs). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed employee drinks in the kitchen that were not stored in single-use containers that were stored with and above food and food-contact surfaces; observed drink in a can stored on the prep surface; observed coffee cup without a straw. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that items were stored in the hand sink at the dish pit. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible.

Observed employee drinks in the kitchen that were not stored in single-use containers that were stored with and above food and food-contact surfaces; observed drink in a can stored on the prep surface. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing jewelry. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists except for a plain band ring to include medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (ham, garlic and oil mixture). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed employee drinks in the kitchen that were not stored in single-use containers that were stored with and above food and food-contact surfaces; observed drink in a can stored on the prep surface. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that items had been dumped in the hand sink at the bar; observed dish cart blocking hand sink in the kitchen by the dishpit. COS. Removed and staff educated. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for the purposes of washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible.

Observed hand sinks in the kitchen that were not stocked with hand soap. COS. Hand soap placed at the hand sink. CA: Hand cleanser shall be available at all hand sinks.

Observed hand sink in the kitchen not stocked with paper towels. COS. Paper towels place. CA: Hand drying provisions shall be at all sinks.

Observed prepared TCS foods that were prepared more than 24 hours ago that were not date marked with day of prep or discard. COS. Dates added. CA: TCS items prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be marked with the day of prep or the day of discard, but the method shall be consistent.

Observed prepared TCS foods that are held past their discard date. COS. Discarded. CA: Prepared TCS food shall be held for no longer than 7 days with the day of preparation counting as day 1.

Observed that the exterior opening downstairs was not tight-fitting. CA: Exterior doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing jewelry. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists except for a plain band ring to include medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that food and food items were being stored on top of and being served on carpet. CA: Floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed plates and utensils stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Utensils, plates, and other similar equipment shall be stored in a manner that prevents overhead contamination.

Observed employee drinks in the kitchen that were not stored in single-use containers; one was a non-single-use cup with a lid and a straw and the other was a non-single-use screw cap bottle with no straw. COS. Drinks removed. COS. Drinks discarded. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed plates and utensils stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Utensils, plates, and other similar equipment shall be stored in a manner that prevents overhead contamination.

Observed an accumulation of debris on the inside of units, specifically the freezers. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that food and food items were being stored on top of and being served on carpet. CA: Floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed employees handling ready-to-eat food and plating food with their bare hands. COS. Food was discarded and employee washed hands and donned gloves. CA: RTE food shall not be handled with bare hands.

Observed that there were several foodborne illness risk factor and public health intervention violations including bare hand contact date marking; it the responsibility of the PIC to maintain active managerial control over the facility and prevent and/or address the violations as they occur. RCA: Fix other violations. CA: PIC shall maintain active managerial control over the facility.

Observed that the facility was unable to provide verifiable evidence of employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement. CA: Facility shall be able to provide verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement.

Observed employee drinks stored in single-use cups without a lid or straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces at the bar and at the kitchen; observed drinks in bottles stored with and above food contact surfaces/equipment at waiter alley. COS. Drinks discarded. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that a cart with dirty dishes on them was stored directly in front of the hand sink in the back blocking it. COS. Moved; later on in the inspection it was put infront of the sink and was moved again. CA: Hand washing sinks shall be clear and accessible.

Observed that the dishwasher at the bar was not dispensing sanitizer. COS. Dishes shall be washed in the main kitchen dish pit until the bar dishwasher is serviced. CA: Mechanical ware washing machines shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the facility did not have consumer advisories, markings, or reminders. CA: The facility shall have a consumer advisory and all parts of it.

Observed several prepared TCS foods that were prepared more than 24 hours ago that were not date marked with day of prep or discard. COS. Dates added. CA: TCS items prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be marked with the day of prep or the day of discard, but the method shall be consistent.

Observed many spray bottles of unidentified chemicals that were not labeled. COS. All bottles were labeled. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that food and food items were being stored on top of and being served on carpet. CA: Floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable.