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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator adjusted machine.Second test Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar area Hand washing sink blocked by a garbage can. Operator moved garbage can . This is a repeat violation from 8-12-25 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On front line of kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 8-12-25 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread being stored on floor near satellite bar. Operator moved bread to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bar and on front line hand washing sinks.

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Near Reach in freezer observed fire extinguisher on floor.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen donuts being stored in grocery store bags

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed uncooked bacon being stored over salad dressings. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar area has a garbage can blocking access. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar area. Operator turned on hot water valve Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom with no self closing door.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front line of kitchen has broken floor tiles

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

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger meat held over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Advised operator to correct order of foods stored.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cook line not changing gloves or washing hands when transferring from handling raw food to clean dishes for service. Operator advised.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pounds of raw grouper found thawed inside of reduced oxygen package bearing label to remove before thawing.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 pounds of raw grouper found thawed inside of reduced oxygen package bearing label to remove before thawing.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in employee restroom. No handwashing sign.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls and sides of equipment located on cook line heavily soiled.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on food prep service on front line. Operator moved to designated area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker present on splitter, open end side.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located in warehouse washing area. No labeling. Operator made aware.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack next to dish washing area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located on front line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers in bar area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in tap room area.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in tap room area only reaching 77F, also hot water turned off at hand wash sink in restroom in taproom area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters and backpacks above food in dry storage area. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuum breaker improperly installed on splitter at mop sink.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine first testing at 0ppm. Operator changed for new sanitizer and primed now testing at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in front bar area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in packaging bearing a label to remove from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging. Repeat 1/13/2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed insulation on reach in freezer door not covered with a smooth easily cleanable surface.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over impossible burger and other ready to eat foods. Operator moved chicken for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen thawed in the package. Operator removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on rack directly inside kitchen. Repeat 1/21/2021, 8/3/2022. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line pan with cheese. Operator removed paper towel and discarded cheese in contact with paper towel. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in standing soapy water bucket. Educated employee on proper hand washing and employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 1/21/2022, 9/9/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on shelving at end of cook line. Operator separated for proper drying. Repeat 1/21/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions, oil and bottled water stored on floor. Operator moved items for correct storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm after priming and running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling phone and putting back into pocket then didn't change gloves to start working again. Instructed employee on proper hand washing procedure.

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 items not marked on menu as being undercooked.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut multiple cut vegetables in walk in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine with black/green mold-like substance. Discussed with operator about putting ice machine on routine cleaning list. Repeat 9/9/21. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dish machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile in back room not installed properly.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on the shelving at near the end of the cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator replaced the hand wash sign before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for dump sink other than handwashing in bar area.

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

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in back dry storage room area. Operator moved employee personal items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife for cleaning and sanitation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface behind counter under ice cream machine.