Madison Chophouse Grille

Observed several food items- Groton seasoning powder, floor not covered or resealed properly in multiple areas in the main kitchen. CA: Foods shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are actively cooling. The person in charge covers all concerning items during the inspection.

Observed the dripping rack and white part inside the ice machine inside the ice bins ( server area), with sanitized frequently to prevent mold-like substance growth and accumulation. Surface shall be cleaned by 11/20, and the ice machine shall be serviced.

Observed dented cans stored on the can's shelves are with non-dented. Ensure all dented cans are separated from food, equipment, utensils, and single-service articles.

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer. All food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor

Observed food employees with watches and rings on their hands and wrists. No more than a plain wedding band on the wrist and fingers (hands). COS: They were removed.

Observed grocery bag use as a container in the server reach in the cooler

Hand-washing sink located at the grill is not sealed to the wall as required

Ice buildup in the walking cooler and walking freezer door

Grease, food debris on racks in the oven, reach in the cooler (grill) on gaskets. Ensure all surfaces are cleaned frequently

Observed bulk of flour and sugar not labeled or identified with the common name of the food. Ensure all bulk food and working containers are labeled with the common name if removed from the original container.

Observed Food boxes stored on the floor of the main kitchen and walk-in freezer. Food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor. Corrected on-site (COS): They were removed from the floor and stored on the shelf at dry storage and shelf on the walk-in freezer.

Food debris on shelves inside the reach-in cooler located at the grill area.

The dumpster door was not closed after last used as required

Observed scoop handle in the flour was touching the flour. Ensure the handle do not touch the food. COS: the scoop was removed

Observed plates stored on the shelf in the main kitchen (grill area) were not protected from dust or contamination. they shall be inverted or protected from dust or contamination.

Observed grocery bag used as a container in the walk-in cooler, unapproved food container

Shelving in the prep coolers shall be replaced because they are peeling and rusty.

The handwashing sink located at the grilled is not sealed to the wall as required

Prep coolers at the grill are leaking and the gasket or rubber shall be replaced because they are not in good repair.

Observed dust buildup on the fan. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently.

Grease and build-up of food debris on the shelf inside the oven and fryer.

Observed dented can be stored on a shelf in a dry storage area. damaged or recalled food held for return shall be segregated from food, equipment, utensils, linen, single service items, and articles and placed in a designated area. they were removed to be stored in a designated area.

Observed Food boxes stored on the floor of the main kitchen and walk-in freezer. Food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor. Corrected on-site (COS): They were removed from the floor and stored on the shelf at dry storage and shelf on the walk-in freezer.

Observed food employees (servers) with bracelets. No more than a plain wedding band on the wrist and hands. COS: bracelets were removed.

Observed (cook and servers) without proper hair restraint while handling food. Food employees are required to wear a hair restraint. Visor, cap, hairnets, and beard nets are allowed. COS: Hairnets were put on.

Observed cup and scoop improperly stored in the rice container and flour container with handle in food. A regular cup with no handle cannot be stored in food, and the handle cannot touch food. COS: they were removed from containers

Observed plate was not protected on the shelf at the grill area. they shall be inverted or protected from dust. Cos: they were moved to the bottom shelf so the top shelf will be used as protection.

plastic clear pans were stacked wet on a shelf in the dish machine area. COS: they were removed to be washed and sanitized.

The bottom cooler makes the table (sides) ambient was 48°F and cannot be used to store any TCS (time/temperature control for safety) until it is serviced. please contact the health department when it is.

observed several pans, clear buckets, and utensils not in good repair with broken pieces, handles, and burned handles. all equipment and utensils shall be in good repair.

Observed heavy grease accumulation on the vent hood and heavy dust build-up on the fan. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently to prevent buildup of grease, and dust.

Observed raw Beef, chicken, salmon not held at 41°F or below as required. CA: All TCS food must keep at 41°F or less. COS: Foods were placed to the grill drawer two hours prior inspection and move to walking cooler during the inspection.

Observed food handlers (Servers) without hair restraint as required than handling foods.

Grill drawers unable to maintain food at 41°F or below.

observed employee personal phone on the top self of vegetable prep area.