BLUE DOOR KITCHEN + GARDEN

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF MILDEW/MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES THAT DRIPS ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE & MAINTAIN. (UNIT TAGGED)

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVINGS IN FRONT COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. BOTTOM GASKET OF FRONT COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED, MUST REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK AREAS, MUST ADDRESS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE, MUST FIX.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED 4.5# OF MUSSELS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH ID TAGS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE MUSSELS AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS COOKED, THEN HELD FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 4.5# OF MUSSELS WORTH $14. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN LEGS AT 44F AND CHEESE SAUCE AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 21# AND 10 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE PREP TABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPEN GAP IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT FROM 7-12-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PORK BELLY AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND REAR PREP AREA EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM MAKING DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAKE RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ADJACENT TABLE AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.