THE SILVER PALM RESTAURANT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD GLUE FROM THE GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AND RESEAL TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BEER AND LIQUID BUILDUP AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER AND ICE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR MUSSELS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AND $34.50 WORTH OF MUSSELS. SHELLFISH, INCLUDING OYSTERS, CLAMS AND MUSSELS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B2 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT AREAS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to wrap utensils set on table or provide when customers arrive at table.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage cabinets and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fan.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.