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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLING UNIT SIDE PANEL COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PREP COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN INSPECTED AREAS AS FOLLOWS. APRROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE SWING DOOR OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE BASE IN THE CORNER. OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AT THE OLD WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA ON THE WOOD LEDGE AGAINST THE WALL AND THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER OF THE SAME AREA. OBSERVED APRROX 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DOOR IN THE CORNER AND UNSER THE SHELVING. OBSERVED APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE EVAPORATOR COIL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 02/06/2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE SWING DOOR TO THAT LEADS IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 82.8-94.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SOUTHSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-111.2 F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOWELS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN COOKING AREA AND AT BASE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MEASURED WATER AT 1ST FLOOR HANDSINKS RESTROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 80-90F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SINK METERED FAUCET ON 1ST FLOOR DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE ALL GENDER RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED DATE OF COOKED RIBS, CHICKEN, AND POTATOES PREPARATION DATE MARKED ON 4/22/23 AND USE-BY-DATE ON 5/2/23, WHICH EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOR MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAX OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED HACCP CONCEPTS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELING WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS AND ONE OF 2 SINGLE OCCUPANT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF BEER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT SOUTH BAR SURGES BACK AND FORTH FROM HOT TO LUKE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RPEPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.