TAVERNITA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED ( RAW OYSTERS SERVED ), INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A CLEAR VIEW TO CUSTOMERS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OFF CUBES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT & CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT OR CLUTTER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE AT 'RAW BAR' MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST OR FOOD STAINS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK ACROSS THE COOK'S LINE IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TWO URINAL IN MAN'S WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR NOT MAINTAUNED,NOT ABLE TO FLUSH.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE FOR THE GUN HOLDER IN ALL THE BARS,AND MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RAW FISH AREA,AND BETWEEN THE ICE DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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 ICE MACHINE,OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. PROVIDE BASEBAORD WALL IN HALLWAY IN DININD AREA.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.

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.PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT AREA(STORAGE).