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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HANDDRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOTDOG) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CIATATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED FISH, COOKED GYRO, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENTR SINK AND ICE MACHINE PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILIATED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS,UNDER FRYER AND COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BASEMENT FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS: UNUSED COOLERS, NONFUNCTIONING REFRIFGERATORS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN REGRIGERATOR WITHOUT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD FILLED WITH BLOOD, SAID CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE ON WEST WALL (RIGHT OF STAIR CASE) OF BASEMENT LEAKING, WATER SPILLS TO FLOOR AND ACCUMULATES ON FLOOR . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF UNFINISHED BASEMENT. OBSERVED SHEETS OF PLASTIC COVERING SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING, OBSERVED MOIST CEILING AREAS ON SAID PLASTIC SHEETS. OBSERVED BAG IN BOX SODA STORED UNDER SEWER LINE, SAID SEWER LINE IS FILLED WITH AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST ENCASE SEWER LINES, PROVIDE DROP CEILING OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD FILLED WITH BLOOD, SAID CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, OBSERVED SAID SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MEETING MANUAL WAREWASHING REQUIREMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMP SINK TO MEET MANUAL WAREWASHING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE ON WEST WALL (RIGHT OF STAIR CASE) OF BASEMENT LEAKING, WATER SPILLS TO FLOOR AND ACCUMULATES ON FLOOR . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNI-SEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BASEMENT UNFINISHED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CEILINGS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ACCUMULATED GARBAGE AND GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE FAN INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FRENCH FRIES AND ON THE ORDER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AN REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed rust on top of chest freezer in basement. Must remove or paint. Observed tape used as a mean of repair on gaskets on upright 2 door cooler. Must remove tape and repair. Observed ice accumulation in all freezers. Must regularly defrost freezers, detail clean and sanitize. must maintain all.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive food debris on bottom of 2 door prep cooler near grill. Must detail clean and sanitize. Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance inside lower interior or ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found excessive dust accumulation on fan covers in upright coolers in rear of prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found excessive dust on ceiling tiles above front prep area, in front of grill. Must remove and detail clean. Found stained ceiling tiles along front of hood. Must replace ceiling tiles. Must maintain all.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Found 1 light out in front prep area. Found 1 light out over coolers in rear prep. Must repair/replace. Must maintain adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Found self closing mechanism on employee restroom in rear of prep, not properly functioning. Must repair to make door self closing. Must maintain same.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor in upstairs dry storage room. Must maintain same.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Instructed must have proof of food handler training for all employees.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation not corrected from report 1763526 dated 4-25-16 for viol #34:Floors in the rear dish/ prep area next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, broken and missing floor tiles. instructed to repair and maintain. instructed mgr to correct viol within given time frame. serious citation issued. 7-42-090.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: hand sink in main kitchen area not shutting off, instructed to repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in the rear dish/ prep area next to 3-comp sink in poor repair, broken and missing floor tiles. instructed to repair and maintain

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: broken light shield in rear prep area, instructed to replace.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: missing thermometer in rear prep coolers, instructed to install.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN