BAR TULIA MERCATO

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located behind bar, basin has accumulation of debris and has strainer stored in basin. Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Reduced oxygen packaged chicken for sous vide found in walk in cooler. No plan. Advised operator to stop further process and work towards an approved plan. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dirty utensils(knives) found dirty with food debris, stored with clean utensils in storage drawer. Operator removed. Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bartender drinking from coffee mug, not enclosed, behind bar. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Found on cook line. Operator removed for cleaning. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, multiple in use utensils stored in container of water, less than 135F. Operator removed and placed in dish washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Observed no parasite destruction for for raw snapper used for ceviche. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw salmon 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned fish with ice bath. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in dry storage. Warning

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side beverage/wait station and dishwash area. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan in place. Discussed with operator when HACCP plan is needed and options available to not need HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan. Discussed needs of HACCP plan with operator and provided with templates. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed ice machine still dirty. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for raw salmon on menu. Assisted operator on obtaining correct letter from supplier for farm raised salmon. Operator provided letter of farm raised pellet fed salmon. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked product on cook line drawer and raw eggs and meat over ready to eat items. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed cocktails made with raw egg white on beverage menus and smoked salmon on brunch menu not marked with consumer advisory. Discussed with operator need of consumer advisory for hidden raw items. Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan in place. Discussed with operator when HACCP plan is needed and options available to not need HACCP plan. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine only reaching 153F. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef and raw shrimp, in last cooler of cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked squash (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) in first cooler on cook line, less than four hours. Operator put items on ice and moved to walk in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam, mussel and oyster tags not marked with date last sold. Repeat 5/26/2022 Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for items held on time. Provided operator with time for public health control paperwork. Warning

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw oysters. Provided for operator and operator posted before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of oil, vinegar, bag of flour and containers of oranges and limes stored on floor in dry storage. Operator in process of moving items for proper storage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water only reaching 74F. Operator removed from water and cleaned utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat being thawed in standing water. Operator turned water on to properly thaw product. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In far end of bar area near trash bin, 15 small flying insects. At bar area beer taps, 15 small flying insects observed. Above ware washing machine, 40 small flying insects observed. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Ten shellfish tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink at near end of cook line, operator placed supplies at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent near entrance to kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust.