VELVET LOUNGE & CAFE

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to walk in cooler. Operator restocked 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. Handle buried in rice inside bulk container.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to walk in cooler water slow to drain

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters near meat cooler unsecured. Operator secured with bungee rope. 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 scoop in bulk flour container, handle buried in flour. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By cleaning utensils on shelf by kitchen sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp removed from its original package stored over French fries in standing reach in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over prepped cheese and bread in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium solution above 500ppm. Operator called distributor to calibrate quaternary ammonium solution

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium solution above 500ppm. Operator stated didn't follow directions on how to dilute to make food safety requirements.

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with mold like substance build up on cutting boards on shelf at prep area.

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.. Operator placed paper at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 1.Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Observed nozzles of soda guns at bar area with mold like substance. Operator put soda gun nozzles to soak in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket from walk in cooler missing.

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

Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed aluminum floors breaking apart from floors, no longer attached to ground.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper light stored directly over hand washing sink with dead flies on top of paper towel dispenser

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area.

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 mark on cooked pasta and sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 05/11/2022.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in wait station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at a hand sink in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed residue buildup on flour containers.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.

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

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -observed 2 live flying insects in the kitchen area

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler- operator properly stored the raw eggs inverted from the produce. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Bar area- Floor soiled/sticky.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry storage area- flour and sugar.