MAXWELL STREET GRILL

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE STORED ON THE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA(S). MAINTAIN SAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY TRAPS HANGING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG IN NON FOOD AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SIDE DOOR BY WALK IN COOLER HAS A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS IN MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE CEILING, STICKY TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS AND CEILING TRAPS THAT ARE FULL OF DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED APRONS BEING STORED ON A HOOKING DEVICE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID APRONS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL DICER STORED ON WALL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEPSI COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE GRILL AREA/FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPILLS IN THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HOSE INSIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID HOSE ON A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPICE RESIDUE, FOOD, AND ONION SHELLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENT AND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED THREE ASHTRAYS IN THE OFFICE AREA OF THE FACILITY. ONE OF THE THREE ASHTRAYS HAD TWO CIGARETTES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2023*

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON POTATO CUTTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFTER EVERY USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THREE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THREE DOOR FREEZER AND IN REAR HALL THERE IS EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOM AND REAR HALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF HEAVY DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, COUNTERS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED BOTTLES OF BLEACH HANGING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER LEVERS TO KEEP THE DRAINS CLOSED. MUST REPAIR STOPPERS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOROTY VIOLATION 7-38-030C

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION FOR HAND CLEANSER.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 66-77 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TCS FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF STORED IN VARIOUS COOLERS WITHOUT THE PROPER DATE MARKING. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, COUNTERS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED BOTTLES OF BLEACH HANGING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER LEVERS TO KEEP THE DRAINS CLOSED. MUST REPAIR STOPPERS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/13/2020. (38)OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. (39)OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CAN IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. A FOOD EMPLOYEE MAY DRINK FROM A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IF CONTAINER IS HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS, THE CONTAINER, EXPOSED FOOD, AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING PIPES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILLTOP AND FRYERS A RE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING PIPES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILLTOP AND FRYERS A RE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.