BROOKE'S RESTAURANT

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed strip hanging over prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed strip. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping coffee and a steak knife into hand washing sink at server station.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of French fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved fries to shelf off of floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam to go cups stored on floor of storage shed just outside of back door in fenced in area. Operator moved case to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed behind bar. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves prepare a ready to eat lettuce salad then wipe off soiled counter and cutting boards then pick up clean bowl to plate ready to eat food without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove usage with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and hand washing sink on cook's line. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer and oven door handles. Operator moved tongs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of mushrooms and tomatoes stored over ready to eat sliced deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator moved produce. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook area by chicken breading area with buildup of food debris.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed behind bar. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee reenter kitchen from outside wearing blue gloves and go to cooks line and begin working with clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox disinfectant on shelf with oil and vinegar cruets. Operator removed chemical from shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade on cook's line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server station used as an ice dump sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork shoulder stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved pork to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam to go cups stored on floor in outside shed behind building. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster behind bar.

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. Operator cannot locate signed forms. Blank copy is on wall outside office. Emailed copy to Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as scoop In coleslaw at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and debris on ceiling vent in dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease next to fryer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle below waist level. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw ground beef under the raw pork. Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in both mens and women's restroom.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on prep table.

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds on cook's line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner stored next to dry pancake mix near dishwasher. Operator moved can to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade on cook's line.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar by ice tea machine and plastic to go cup used as scoop In coleslaw by wait station in reach in cooler. Operator removed cups during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed can of Celsius stored in ice bin by soda fountain by expo. Operator removed from ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven and fryer on cook's line. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw ground beef on prep table next to hand washing sink by cook's line with no splash guard.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line connected to soda gun holster behind bar.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Gordon Choice Sliced Black Olives dented along the seam. Operator removed can from circulation. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2022.

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cup and towels in hand washing sink by server's station in kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of French fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter by server station in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server station filled with ice and pieces of celery. Operator cleaned out sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser hanging on shelf with salad dressing and soda syrup. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer chlorine at 200ppm. Operator dumped bucket during inspection. Refilled bucket sanitizer at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to dishwasher.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor across from soda machine on server line. Operator moved to shelf off of floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on expo counter. Operator moved to office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed coffee cup stored in bulk sugar bin used as a scoop. Operator removed cup from sugar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vent above prep table next to stand up reach in freezer in kitchen.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knife with Food contact surface wedged in shelf bracket. Operator moved knife to dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on prep table across from three compartment sink. Employee put purse in office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from fryer handle in kitchen. Operator moved tongs to dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels stored on floor in hallway across from ice tea urn. Moved towels to shelf. Corrected On-Site