THE THORN

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit for three compartment sink expired 04/25.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

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

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood tray container at the cook line. Operator installed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near hand wash station with soiled gaskets.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket of quaternary sanitizer stored next to clean dishes located across the cook line. Operator removed. 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 shelled eggs over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shelled eggs and placed in correct order based on temperatures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed aluminum containers stored on shelf that has rust accumulation.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced oranges and limes at the bar area not covered. Operator placed lids. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rack in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with food debris.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at cook line.

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed personnel drink in ice machine at cook line. Manager discarded drink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer located at storage area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touch ice at bar area. Manager removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at kitchen area. Managers removed tongs from oven handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler under grill at kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw shell eggs stored over bread at walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RICOTTA CHEESE (47F - Cold Holding); RANCH DRESSING (47F - Cold Holding) at expo counter. Employee added more ice and water to hotel pan. Final reading for RICOTTA CHEESE (38F - Cold Holding); RANCH DRESSING (43F - Cold Holding). Observed RAW BEEF (45F - Cold Holding) across from bar. As per employee, product was received less than one hour. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook unaware of minimum cook temperature for chicken. Coached employee on proper cook temperature.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Observed 3 oyster tags for October.

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not properly marked with last date served. Sent shellfish tag guidance via email to manager.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior door panel missing of reach in cooler at pizza preparation station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy build up of old food debris between fryers and grill at cook line.

Basic - Oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed metal container of oysters missing tag at walk in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom shelf of reach in freezer solid with food debris located at ice cream bar.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since previous night. Observed ricotta (65F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler pizza prep area, employee unable to determine time out of temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, as per employee for 5 hours. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since previous night. Observed ricotta (65F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, employee unable to determine time out of temperature. Observed marinara (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee for two hours. Observed ricotta (61F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (63F - Cold Holding), as per employee for two hours. Employee put products on ice. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza prep area, as per employee for 5 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding); and sliced cheese (43F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed ricotta (42F - Cold Holding) at prep table. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed mechanical paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed mechanical paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at cook line Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed top of dish machine soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside dish machine in kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed lime scale inside dish machine in kitchen area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dry storage area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Ceiling tile missing above dry storage area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine missing lid in kitchen area. Observed ambient temperature at 51F at pizza reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed ice machine missing lid in kitchen area. Observed ambient temperature at 51F at pizza reach in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed at reach in cooler at pizza prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed insulation exposed at reach in cooler at pizza prep area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed wall behind dish machine soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed leaking faucet at dish area Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed ceiling soiled with dust above pizza oven. Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed ceiling vent at kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked at pizza preparation area. Time Extended

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

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 procedures via email.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided sign via email.