GLORIAS RESTAURANT I

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand wash sink by side door in the kitchen, owner moved the strainer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in the back of restaurant near the door with a pink like substance on the white guard.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl without a handle in a container of yellow rice in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in different areas of kitchen.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on the floor in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with oil and bbq sauce in the kitchen.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employees cups on a prep table next to the cook line, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees cell phone on shelve next to the spices in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups with water in between at the wait station and a stack of pans with water in between in back of kitchen on a shelf and not air drying properly. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the floor.

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 handle down in a container of dry rice on the shelf in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the side door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods are soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler are rusted and pitted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution read at 0ppm, employee changed chlorine solution new reading at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in different food preparation area tables in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and containers on the shelve that were wet in between. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler, shelves are rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of DeiFratelli tomato sauce on the can rack dented, owner voluntarily discarded.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw sausage patty stored over a case of margarine and a pan of potatoes, owner moved to different shelves. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and sent copy by email by end of inspection owner and staff signed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in the chicken base container on the prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 6 tanks in the back storage not secured, behind the kitchen.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed owner with bracelets while prepping food. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exterior door.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for owner by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed okra and potato rounds in pans that were not covered in the reach in freezer located on the cook line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted and pitted in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the server prep hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plates,bowls, and cups used as scoops throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on the cook line with deep grooves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of multiple prep tables in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous phones stored above food prep and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a pile of discarded boxes built up behind the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected when not in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all of the walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher wash hands in 3 bay before unloading clean dishes from dishwasher

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup with no handle used to scoop sugar at front counter wait station.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager removed to dishwash and will keep scoop on tray which is washed daily or when necessary. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front wait station.

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 provided at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handsink at dishwash area. Sink must be added in handwashing violations are cited.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handsink at waitstaff station. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form via email during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on woman's restroom.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom without self closing door,

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and table at slicer area.

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at waitstaff handsink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); sauces (50F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding) at 2 door upright Traulsen cooler at wait station. Cooler displays defrost mode. Cooler kicked in to cooling mode and ambient air went down to 42F. Operator will have unit defrost cycle checked. Repairman due today to replace walk-in freezer gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime n drop guard on interior of ice machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service plastic cup used to scoop sugar at front counter.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of silverware stored in front of paper towels at handsink . Drip from wet hands reaching for drying provisions would land in container. Employee rearranged so paper towels were near sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Gaskets broken and ice forming on door. Repairman due today to replace walk-in freezer gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on dust laden surface.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front wait station.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed waitstaff rinsing out rags in handsink. Handsink used as dumpsink. Operator retrained employees. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door not self closing at employee restroom at storage/prep area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop sugar at wait station. Removed from use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons at buffet soup area in large container with food contact surfaces exposed to contamination. Operator corrected by placing in deeper container with only handles exposed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed Pan of raw chicken on floor under shelving and Case of margarine under opposing wall shelf in walk-in cooler.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on contact with wet paper towels on container. Removed from use and sent through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed condenser with metal deterioration and flaking on walk-in cooler. Fan covers dusty in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet used wipe cloths stored hung on handsink basin. Removed to dirty linen storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Waitstaff remade bucket Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed ambient temperature of 64°F at cookline next to Flat Grill. Emailed operator the Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs at cookline next to Flat Grill. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shell eggs not in a cold holding unit. Emailed operator the written procedure, Time as a Public Health Control.

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at Make Table. Operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station above handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food at Walk in Freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Walk in Freezer.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed container of water and ice tea next to wait station handwash sink. Operator removed both containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of sugar at wait station.