TOWER DELI & DINER

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat peppers and sauces in front line flip top cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed nova salmon, salty lox and nova spread listed on the menu with raw salmon and not identified to contain a raw product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handle a clean plate with out washing hands. Explained to operator correct hand washing technique. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (62F - Cold) stored in a pan on top of another container in flip top. Not portion or prep today. Employee removed cheese from lower make table and placed in top portion 20 minutes ago. Operator placed cheese in lower part of cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding) sitting in a pan on the flat top per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntary discarded.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email poster Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards at front counter soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump cup of ice in hand washing sink.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tater tots and plastic bucket of chicken stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small low boy unit at front counter.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of ripe olives and apple sauce in dry storage. Operator informed and stop sale issued.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touching raw eggs and then touched clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hard boiled eggs cold held at 45F and cream cheese at 44F in front line cooler. Both items overstocked in containers . Per operator items transferred to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed over stock portion and placed in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 4 hours time mark on butter incorrect. Operator input the correct end time. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance on cutting boards at front line. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with French Fries stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at front line cutting wash cucumber with bare hands. Operator wash hands and wear gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:11 a.m. cooked sausage from at cookline at 69F. Per operator, sausage placed at cookline at 8:00 a.m. operator placed item in freezer for quick chill. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray containing cleaning chemicals stored on food storage shelves at dry storage area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored on counter next to coffee machines. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container with ice coffee stored next to handwash sink at front line. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from dish washer. Dishwasher washed hands and changed gloves. Clean utensils that were touched was re washed and sanitize Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg whites 45F. Item placed in walk In cooler Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket. Item removed from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (52F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (54F - Cold Holding); stuffed grape leaves (54F - Cold Holding); garbanzo beans (54F - Cold Holding) per operator less than four hours . Operator moved to cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (70F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 4 hours . Operator decided to keep cold .Operator placed items in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 200+Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 50Ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents on cook line soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut unwashed avocado with sticker on in flip top on cook line. Reviewed proper washing procedures with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Degreaser spray bottle improperly stored on dry storage rack holding canned foods. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12.01.2022. Operator renewed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon stored above ready-to-eat sauces in reach-in cooler/prep station next to cash register. Chef moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (57°F - Cold Holding) Observed cheese stacked high above fill line and with food grade paper in between slices. Operator added bag of ice on top of items to keep them below 41°F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) In back prep area near dish room. Chef diluted by dumping half out and adding more water retesting at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - #1: Spray bottle containing red substance not labeled on dry storage rack. Operator labeled. #2: Spray bottle containing purple chemical not labeled on prep table. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken soup at 10:30am (47°F - Cooling) 47°F at 11:15am Chef states she made soup at 7:30am. Soup still has 2 hours to reach 41°F. Operator put soup into small containers without lids and moved to the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety butter. Operator had time mark but no written plan. Emailed operator written plan which he filled out at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on metal rack near entrance of kitchen holding single use utensils. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 packaged commercially processed salami hanging from dish draining rack in ware washing area. Manufacturers label states, store refrigerated. Salami has been stored Un refrigerated for days.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 packaged commercially processed salami hanging from dish draining rack in ware washing area. Manufacturers label states, store refrigerated. Salami has been stored un refrigerated for days.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained/soiled cutting boards.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole turkeys stored on walk in freezer floor.

Basic - Ice buildup by walk-in freezer door and interior of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Observed exterior of reach in freezer in front of cook line with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks in dispenser with food contact surface up. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Repeat violation Observed cream cheese with added ingredient salmon dated 06/26. Commercially processed all cold cuts ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Nova cream cheese in walk in cooler dated 06/25. Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pancake batter in reach in cooler at cook line 49 -57°F made 7/4. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 packages of commercially processed beef salami hanging on dish drain rack to dry. Manufacturer label states keep refrigerated. Observed cut tomatoes in reach in flip top cooler at 56°F, tomatoes were washed and cut between 8:30 and 9am today. Second temperature retake at 12:30pm was 63°F

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 packages of commercially processed beef salami hanging on dish drain rack to dry. Manufacturer label states keep refrigerated. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pancake batter in reach in cooler at cook line 49 -57°F made 7/4. Observed cut tomatoes in reach in flip top cooler at 56°F, tomatoes were washed and cut between 8:30 and 9am today. Second temperature retake at 12:30pm was 63°F

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored beside prepped bread on prep table. Corrected on site Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on cook line Interior of oven/ sandwich press has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons and step stool stored inside the hand washing sink located in front counter. Handwash sink partially blocked by a shelf that's mounted on the wall at front service area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in gaskets throughout Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer floor with debris buildup. Observed walk in cooler walls with mold like substance.

Basic - Ceiling vents and hood filters located in kitchen and throughout other food prep area soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation** Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation** Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front service area not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in food preparation with ponytail not braided or in a bun

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at both exterior back doors. *Repeat Violation Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle stored in matzo meal. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and torn curtains in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster sent to operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at the ware washing area.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employee beverage container in under counter reach in cooler at front counter service area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped coffee stirrers at front service area.

Basic - Stored food not covered Observed uncovered bucket of pickles in true reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site** Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice coffee container stored beside hand washing sink located at front counter Corrected On-Site** Food stored on floor. Observed a case of French Fries and a bucket of Raw chicken stored on walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipes at hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket with standing dirty water.