NATHAN'S FAMOUS

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At 3 compartment sink in back, hose submerged in sanitizer fluid in sanitizer compartment. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. At cook line, employee touched raw beef patties with gloves then proceeded to grab single service container without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator educated on proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator stated that no temperature was taken at time of delivery. Beef patties (47F-cold holding). Per operator delivered 2 hours ago. Per operator did not check temperature at time of delivery. See stop sale. Warning

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. At the reach in cooler behind cook line raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored overnight in cooler. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook line. Beef patties (47F-cold holding). Operator stated that no temperature was taken at time of delivery.. Per operator delivered 2 hours ago. Per operator did not check temperature at time of delivery. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the reach in cooler behind cook line raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored overnight in cooler. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of single service condiment boxes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties cold held at 45F in reach in cooler. As per operator, patties received 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to walk in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed thermometer display showing low. Need batteries.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purses stored on table next to takeout containers and other utensils. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored above cut lettuce and ready to eat bacon. PIC removed and stored appropriately.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed lettuce and cheese cooling in deep covered pans.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed throughout establishment. PIC replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizing solution on the floor next to cook line. PIC labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice Machine with an accumulation of mold like debris.

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

Basic - Soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to cook line. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back of house Observed one flying insect flying around computers at office area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back of house-low boy cooler Observed burgers (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temp for approximately 2.5 hours. Manager placed items in walk in freezer to allow rapid cooling. 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. Inspector sent procedure to Manager. Manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back of house. Observed no paper towel at hand wash station next to two door cooler. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to flip top cooler. Observed opened employee beverage stored next to ketchup and mustard. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter-frying unit. - Observed hood with an accumulation of grease and dust. - Observed accumulation of dust and grease on soda dispensing tubes.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front prep table next to flip top cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink at Quaternary 50ppm. Operator emptied and refilled with 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored above lettuce in make table. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed make table - hot dogs (50°F - Cold Holding);. Per operator moved to unit at 12pm from walk-in. Operator removed and stored in freezer to rapidly cool. Observed hotdogs at 41°F after 20 minutes. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in rear prep area blocked by trash can. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with dust in rear prep area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and cup stored at front counter make table. Operator had employee remove items. Corrected On-Site