LAS ISLAS MARIAS

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) ---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11---OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.0F. ALSO, THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. (***SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111---WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND LIVE COCKROACHES AND LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ON THE PREMISES.ONE (1) LIVE CRAWLING COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND ONE (1) LIVE CRAWLING COCKROACH ON THE WALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND OVER 100 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BAR AREAS ON WALLS/TELEVISION AREAS AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WALLS AND NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1 BURNER STOVES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AND SERVICE AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18--- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/SYSTEMS FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11---OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616307 DATED:04/24/2025 #55---6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOTED VIOLATIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED PASTA AT 49.5F,CHICKEN AT 48.8F,CUT TOMATOES AT 48.9F, FISH AT 47.5F, BEEF AT 48.7,SHRIMP EMPANADAS AT 46.3F AND BEANS AT 48.9F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $1000.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) CUT TOMATOES, FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC.ALSO, THE WALK-IN-COOLER AI IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES: ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON DRAWER COOLERS AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSINGS OF THE COOLERS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN SAME KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN THE FRONT ON THE FLOOR ALONG ALL THE ELECTRICAL CORDS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND,OBSERVED OVER 500 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,2ND FLOOR CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE REAR CLUTTERED MECHANICAL ROOM,ALSO, OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND ON KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS/SERVING STATION STORAGE SHELVING AREAS AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS ON THE FLOOR WITH LIVE COCKROACHES NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1 BURNER STOVES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AND SERVICE AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/SYSTEMS FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616307 DATED:04/24/2025 #39---3-305.11 FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND ATTIC. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. #43---3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47---4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORATION AT THE BAR. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #55---6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOTED VIOLATIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY TRAPS IN MAIN PREP NOT PROVIDED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED PIC PEST CONTROL BAIT STATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AS NECESSARY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND ATTIC. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORATION AT THE BAR. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH BUCKETS AND DISHES STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK. MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND-WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION ALSO NOTED ON REPORT DATED 01/08/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF MUSSELS IN UPRIGHT COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS, AT A VALUE OF $20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA: IN THE CORNER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WALL NEAR THE COLD-HOLD UNIT, AND THE DRYING RACK OF THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PERFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICES ON PREMISES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND ATTIC. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORATION AT THE BAR. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN-BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH BUCKETS AND DISHES STORED IN BASIN OF SINK. MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION ALSO NOTED ON REPORT DATED 01/08/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE- RAW OYSTERS AT 53F, RAW SHRIMP AT 50F, RAW OCTOPUS AT 51F, CUT TOMATOES 50.1F, AND CRAB AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF OYSTERS, 5LBS OF SHRIMP,5LBS OF OCTOPUS, 3LBS OF CUT TOMATOES, AND 5LBS OF CRAB, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COLD HOLD UNIT AT 53F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN-BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587768 DATED JANUARY 8, 2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #39. FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZERS AND ATTIC. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. 43. NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47. NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER. #47. NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORATION AT THE BAR. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUSLY NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH ICE BUCKETS STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS AND CLAMS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DISCOLORATION AT THE BAR. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN FOLDER WITHOUT A DATE RECORDED WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER IN SAME TRAY LOCATED IN SLIDING COOLER. OBSERVED RAW ITEMS WERE PORTIONED IN BAGS WHICH WERE TOUCHING AND BLOOD DRIPPING FROM BAGS WHILE STORED IN SAME TRAY. INSTRUCTED TO USE SEPERATE EQUIPMENT FOR EACH FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP SITTING IN WATER IN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OF 70.0F OR BELOW OR IN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF 41.0F OR BELOW.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SPICES)WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT PREP LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND PACKAGES OF RAW FISH SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING, IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. FOUND TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF FROZEN SHRIMP AND OCTOPUS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA; 1 ON THE PREP LINE HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 ON THE STORAGE RACK USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA - UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELF TO BE MADE OF DAMAGED, UNSEALED WOOD. ALSO OBSERVED A HEAVY, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON THE WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AND REFINISH SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE GRILL. FOUND SLIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR. FOUND GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES USED THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.