Partners Bar + Grill

Observed fixed equipment, counters and sinks, that were not sealed to wall in the main kitchen. Code: Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow for easy cleaning or be sealed to the wall.

Observed accumulation of debris in equipment, specifically in freezers on the line, reach-in in the downstairs bar, and in the freezer in the alcohol storage area. Code: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors and under shelves/equipment, particularly at bar on the Royal Lanes side and in alcohol area dry storage and walk-in. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the soda nozzles at the waiter station in the kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that the mechanical warewasher was not dispensing sanitizer at the correct concentration; concentration was ~25 PPM. COS. Facility will continue to wash dishes in the mechanical warewasher, but will sanitize the dishes in the 3-compartment sink. CA: Mechanical warewashers shall dispense sanitizers at the appropriate concentration.

Observed hotels pans stored in downstairs ventilation room. CA: Clean and sanitized equipment shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors and under shelves/equipment, particularly at all of the bar areas. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the soda nozzles at the waiter station in the kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed shelves and areas of unsealed wood (non-food contact surfaces). CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination shall be designed and maintained to be easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of debris in equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors and under shelves/equipment; observed areas where the walls were damaged. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintianed in a state of good repair.

Observed that cold TCS food was held above 41 F (chicken wings, cheese, ground beef). CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that hot TCS food was beld 135 F (chili, queso, chicken wings, ground beef). COS. To be discarded 4 hours from when they were removed from heat sourcc. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed many foodborne illness risk factor and public health intervention violations including handwashing set up, vomit/diarrhea clean up, food contact surfaces not clean, holding temperatures, and chemicals not labeled. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to maintain active managerial control and address and prevent these violations as they occur.

Observed employee drinks stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employeedrinks shall be in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed hand sinks were being used to store chemicals and sanitizer buckets at different bar areas. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible and only used for the purpose of washing hands.

Observed that the facility did not have the items to clean up a vomitous or diarrheal event. CA: Facility shall have the items necessary to clean up and respond to a diarrheal and vomitous event and shall have a written plan to follow.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice machine. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that for clean-in-place equipment, such as counters, the facility is not sanitizing them; facility is only wiping with a alcohol wipe. CA: Before use and after cleaning equipment shall be sanitized.

Observed that the facility was missing the identifynig asterisks from their menus. CA: Facilities that sell undercooked or raw foods shall have a consumer advisory that includes all three components, including the identifying asterisk, the disclosure, and the reminder.

Observed unlabeled chemical bottles. COS. Bottles labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall have the common name of the product it is storing.

Observed that not all cold holding units had ambient thermometers in them. CA: All cold holding units shall have a thermometer in the warmest part of the unit.

Observed that not all exterior doors were tight-fitting. CA: Exterior doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected against pest entry.

Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the counter at Y-knots where it was not readable at a distance of 1 foot away. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed single-use items stored on the floor in the dry storage area, stored in a mechanical room by the downstairs bar on the royral lanes side, and single-use containers stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor and shall be stored protected from overhead contamination.

Observed that the lid of a freezer by the upstairs bar in y-knots has deteriorated to the point that it is no longer easily cleanable and observed unsealed wood in the kitchen and storage areas. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination shall be designed and maintained to be easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of debris in equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors and under shelves/equipment; observed damaged floor tiles behind bars and areas where the walls were damaged. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintianed in a state of good repair.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings shall be stored in a designated area that prevents contamination.

Observed employee drinks stored in both single-use containers and non-single-use containers both with and without lids and straws that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be stored to prevent contamination.

Observed that the hand sink on the royal lanes side was being used to fill up pitchers and had wet wiping cloths stored in it. COS. Staff educated on sink use. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed unlabeled chemical bottles. COS. Bottles labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall have the common name of the product it is storing.

Observed residential pesticides in the kitchen at the dish pit area and in the dry storage area in the "alley" storage area. COS. Discarded. CA: All chemicals shall be used according to their manufacturers conditions of use, including only using residential pesticides in residential settings.

Observed that the facility had several self-service lines set up for consumers that was not protected with sneeze guards; the food was unprotected from consumers. CA: Food shall be properly protected from consumer contamination through the means of sneeze guards or other approved means.

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

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors and under shelves/equipment; observed damaged floor tiles behind bars and areas where the walls were damaged. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintianed in a state of good repair.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings shall be stored in a designated area that prevents contamination.

Observed that not all restrooms had "employees must wash hands" signage. CA: All restrooms shall have signage stating that "employees must wash hands".

Observed both bowls being used as scoops and observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant, not hot, sanitizer water. COS. Items removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and handles shall be stored above the level of the product; in-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in the product with the handle above the level of the product, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Observed single-use items stored on the floor in the dry storage area and single-use containers stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor and shall be stored protected from overhead contamination.

Observed accumulation of debris in equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee drinks stored in both single-use containers and non-single-use containers both with and without lids and straws that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be stored to prevent contamination.

Observed unlabeled chemical bottles. COS. Bottles labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall have the common name of the product it is storing.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors and under shelves/equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed doors that were not tight-fitting or self-closing. CA: Exterior openings shall be protected.

Observed that not all bathrooms used by females had a covered trash receptacle. CA: All restrooms used by females shall have a covered trash receptacle for sanitary products.

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings of storage area is not easily cleanable. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be built to be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings shall be stored in a designated area that prevents contamination.