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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed soiled knifes at kitchen on magnetic knife holder, and knifes not cleaned between uses. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed ready to eat food above raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over container with raw fish. Operator placed raw chicken container on bottom shelf under raw fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steamer mashed potatoes (106F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (116F - Hot Holding) According to cook prepared 3 hours ago, placed on steamer. Cook placed food containers on stove to reheat. Second temperature 35 minutes after mashed potatoes (176F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (172F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink prep area used as dump sink. Food residue inside. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water available. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 77F ran water for 2 minutes. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked 2 different Hans wash sinks water 77F. No hot water. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handles. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Ran water for 2 minutes water 77F Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at a hand sink at prep area by cook line. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); malanga cream (51F - Cold Holding), labeled 08/25/2025 according to cook placed the night before. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); malanga cream (51F - Cold Holding), labeled 08/25/2025 according to cook placed the night before. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and plates no inverted. Operator inverted pots and plates. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food, no hair restraints. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in door to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on the floor. Employee stored onions six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen knife's between prep tables. Cook removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen knife's between. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning clothes on top of prep tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); burrata (49F - Cold Holding) According to manager was out For 30 minutes. Food items were moved to a reach in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Cook - chill for lamb shanks, ROP packaged, cooled and then reheated before serving. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups no handles inside beans and rice Manager discarded cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen. Employees put hair nets on. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. Repeat Violation

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 sugar scoop buried in sugar. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers no labeled with names. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area next to steam table. Manager replaced water with clean water and began heating water to 135 or above. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 10 small flying insects on preparation area by walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, then returned to station and began preparing food with out washing hands then putting on gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (62F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler in front of oven At kitchen. According to manager items were placed in reach in cooler two hours prior. Employee moved all food containers to walk in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through kitchen soiled with old food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area. Warning

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed on quaternary test strips no color chart available. Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine at bar area. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without scoop inside container of condensed milk. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored on stove handle at kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water on preparation table. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with out hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler containing drinks at kitchen in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at front kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. Warning

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 touching rice in rice bucket at rear of kitchen. Manager removed and placed item on holster. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area and kitchen area and restrooms. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled at frying station. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flower containers not labeled with common name. Warning