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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away or install a barrier.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, a dark film noted at bottom panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMP. SINK AT THE ROOFTOP BAR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR BAR ON ROOFTOP PATIO UNABLE TO BE ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BAR SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED AGAINST INCLIMATE WEATHER, PESTS, ETC.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CLAY COCKTAIL CUPS AT BAR WITHOUT FOOD SAFE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN FACILITY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON CEILING OF ROOFTOP PATIO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 48.2F, CHICKEN 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND STORED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE NOTED ON TAG. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER A VARIETY OF BOXED BEVERAGES, AND A VARIETY OF PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK UNDER RINSE BASIN AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (WHERE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ARE LOCATED). ALSO NOTED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND STORED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE NOTED ON TAG. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OCTOPUS AT 12.5LBS, LOBSTER AT 9.3 LBS, AND SHRIMP AT 17 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.4F - 49.5F, SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED IN REACH COOLER LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND RAW CEVICHE ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 40 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINNING AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER A VARIETY OF BOXED BEVERAGES, AND A VARIETY OF PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK UNDER RINSE BASIN AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (WHERE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ARE LOCATED). ALSO NOTED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR, ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.