THE NEW BLUE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table. Not accessible at all times. Operator moved table. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler per operator cooked potatoes and pasta salad prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking for food prepared onsite and held over 24 hours. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At women's restroom, an uncovered receptacle.

Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of juice stored on floor. At kitchen near stove, oil stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop handle down inside ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, in use utensils in standing water 87F.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen tall single door reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator , chicken cooked on 03/30/ 2025 more than 24 hours.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line ice machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old foods residue buildup inside Frigidaire refrigerator.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth on food preparation table not stored in sanitizer solution between used . Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse pepper at hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in kitchen.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries expired

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense curry powder.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on us 2 door reach in. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on kitchen floor

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 96F on prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on us 2 door reach in refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to dispense curry. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense corn meal. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on kitchen counter In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 119F. Operator discarded water changed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed in standing water.

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in macaroni salad. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both men and women restrooms. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2021

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Main kitchen prep table shelf- observed spray bottle of disinfectant spray being stored with dry storage foods over raw onions. Operator removed disinfectant spray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee smoothie on prep table.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen prep table shelf- observed bottle of Rum being stored inside rice. Operator removed bottle of rum. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at prep table- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table bottom shelf- observed containers of rice and beans with no labeling.