FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR B QUE

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator blue cheese stored at top of reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator moved blue cheese inside of the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at cook line; cooked potatoes soup (118F - Hot Holding. Per operator cooked potatoes soup stored on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating potatoes soup. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Single-service cups stored on floor near kitchen entrance.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties stored over cut celeries. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by dust near by cook line at kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under equipments at cook line.

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; butter (76F - Cold Holding) Per operator melted better placed at cook-line for 30 minutes. Operator removed butter to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar area.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator voluntarily discarded single service food containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling at dry storage area, dish machine area and front of 5e storage area close to bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed at bar sanitizer solution at triple sink chlorine 20ppm. Operator added more brought sanitizer solution to chlorine 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch dressing at reach-in cooler close to office 49F - Cold Holding. Per operator less than 4 hours, and removed it to walk-in cooler, ranch (38F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster back of establishment.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter at server station not inverted or protected. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease at dishwasher area in kitchen.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher area under triple sink water drainage. Observed water leaking from ceiling at kitchen next to walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above smoker in back prep kitchen has a build up of grease.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. At large Waste Pro dumpster in back parking lot.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink bar area(Chlorine 25ppm); Operator added more chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink bar area (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. Repeat 2/08/2023 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of large ice machine has a build up of mold like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on cooks line has a build of dust and debris.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. All take out boxes on serving line are not inverted for storage, Takeout containers in boxes on floor

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomato sauce dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed Swai Pangasius being sold as catfish. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near ice machine.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.

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. 0 ppm Chlorine Sanitizer in Dishmachine

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45°F , American cheese 45°F etc in walkin cooler. Cooler repaired today per operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walkin cooler lifting up slightly , water under panels on floor

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor in walkin freezer soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe employee use hand wash sink to fill container. Educated employee on importance of only using hand wash sink for hand washing.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile over storage area across from mop sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink over dish machine. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing covers for lights over cook line and food prep line.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in employee hand wash sink. Observed very slow flow of hot water.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls thought kitchen, behind spice rack, walk-in cooler and freezer.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.