HAMPTONS CAFE

High Priority - Observed empanadas and quiche held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Label was for 6 hours. However food had only been out for about 2 hours prior to the start of inspection. Educated manager on time as of public health.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

High Priority - Observed mushroom empanadas, beef empanadas and spinach pastries held using time as a public health control has no time marking.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over cooked beef. Located in white reach in cooler behind front counter.

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Observed cooked rice and chicken salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed clean plastic container tops not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Located behind front counter.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout boxes being stored on floor in storage area and behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on front counter.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; quiche (57F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (54F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (54F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter behind glass casing.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in storage area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Chef added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/ exterior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering smoked salmon but menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach. Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes being stored on floor in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in dry storage area.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under front counter and reach in freezer door (glass- storage area) soiled with accumulated food debris.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes being stored on floor behind front counter. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on table next to front door.