NORTH STAR RESTAURANT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVING AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED GAP OF ABOUT 1/4" UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, WRAP ALL UNUSED UTENSILS OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND MICROWAVE STAND. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS CUTTING BOARD. ALL WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE FOOD GRADE. RAW WOOD CAN NOT BE USED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN CORNERS WITH DIRT . CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAT SHEILD BEHIND STOVE WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN OUTLET COVER ABOVE RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. CLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT ON SOUTH SIDE IN DISREPAIR DUE TO LEAK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AND RESTORE REPALCE CEILING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA AND WATER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area under pallet/shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM THE ALL THE FLOOR CORNERS AT THE BAR AREA AND IN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE LONG HALLWAY AT THE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL PANEL LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH LOOSE WALL PANEL AND CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER (SLIDE DOOR COOLER WITH MILK INSIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BACK OF BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT (CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION / HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 62F TO 68F,ALSO FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 68F, TO 70F; TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNITS.COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) BY THE TIME I FINISHED REPORT MANAGER FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND BOTH UNITS MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 32F TO 40F. INSTRUCTED TO USE COOLERS AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNITS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY AND TWO DOOR COOLERS: SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 57.7F, COOKED PEPPER WITH HERBS AT TEMP OF 55.6F, SLICED PEPPERONI AT TEMP OF 55.6F; HOME MADE BEEF SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 52.3F TP 55.6F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 53.7F; CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 54.2F; PIE FILLED WITH PRE-COOKED SPINACH AND OTHER COOKED FOOD AT TEMP OF 57,6F; FISH AT TEMP OF 54.5F; SALMON AT TEMP OF 51.4F; CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 52.1F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51.3F; MILK AT TEMP OF 50.7F, HALF AND HALF AT TEMP OF 59.5F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 41 VALUE 530,CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP AREA: UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,INSIDE THE BRICK BLOCKS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER(BOTTOM PART), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED:BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED,GAPS FROM 1/2" TO 1".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND HAS EXPOSED INSULATION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID, IN BASEMENT AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION / HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT, OVER 3O TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #160336 DATED 5/12/09. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER .

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK DRAIN COVER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MISSING ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPT SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN COVER INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, FILTER BY THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP, AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.