ARTANGO BAR AND STEAKHOUSE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE ALSO,APPROX:20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT BAR AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND INVERT THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS COOLER/SLICER ETC,CONSTRUCTION LETTER DEBRIS STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DEFROST

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS, SALT ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.15 THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 MUST FULLY RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA BENEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 WALLS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE WALLS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BAR AREA, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545235 ON 12/8/21 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE STORAGE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE OVENS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE ON THE GLUE BOARD BENEATH THE STAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD RODENTS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.