RESTAURANT AT OCEANSIDE / THE TAVERN

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar stations . Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash solution at 100 DM at the bar.

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( breakfast cooler).

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the outside bar. Employee moved it from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on the top of ice vin cover. Cover top surface has not been sanitized.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old debris inside oven that as per manager, they do not use.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed her hands with cold water. Hot water line faucet could not be opened, it is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Not observed at the time of the inspection. No employees working in this area at the time of the inspection.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm and dishwasher quat sanitizer 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Manager ordered the test kit. Delivery is coming on Sunday. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed refrigeration unit with ambient temperature of 46 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Observed reach in cooler is empty. As per person in charge, technician checked and ordered a piece to repair it. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on cooler located in front of the oven/stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water faucet was in disrepair at the basement prep area. Person in charge called the maintenance to fix the issue. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer at the dishwasher machine located in the indoor bar. Machine was in use with glassware inside. Sanitizer was restocked to chlorine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of 0 chlorine ppm at the dishmachine located at the indoor bar. Sanitizer was adjusted to 50 ppm and checked . 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. Observed employee working at the ware washing area was unable to answer manual ware washing properly. Employee was coached about it. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the indoor bar. Paper towel was restocked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at the bar.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for hot line is in disrepair at the hand sink located in the prep area at the basement.

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

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the kitchen floor. Sanitizer bucket was moved off of the floor.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching part of his head with gloves on when accommodating his hat , then engaged in food prep without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo at 48 F in the reach in cooler ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs) . Cooler was with the lid completely open in front of the cook line. Lid was closed for a while , then pico de gallo 43 F . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose Bibb located by the hand sink at the open bar. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen used to wash and rinse the wet towels.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor .

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil 5 gallon containers on the floor , underneath the oven by the kitchen entry second floor.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe / air conditioning units and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak came from air conditioning unit at the ware washing area floor.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel in use on the top of one reach in cooler in front of the line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (129 F - Hot Holding) left on the side on the cook line . As per employee for approximately 25 minutes . Employee reheated it to 170 F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added without backflow preventer . Hose was connected at the outside bar area.

Intermediate - Expired quaternary and chlorine chemical test kits provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expiration date 2019 and 2022.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris on can opener . Employee cleaned it . Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RIC 1: shredded cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (52 F - Cold Holding); RIC 2 : cooked quinoa (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (45 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47 F - Cold Holding), all the food for more than 4 hrs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: No food inside the reach in cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets on RIC 2 are in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water inside reach in cooler located by pizza oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water at the outdoor bar. No hot running water provided outside.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs avoid cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Employee switch the storage order. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection underneath the hand sink at the outdoor bar. Hose was connected at the time of the 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. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plate and spoon inside hand sink indoor bar. Manager moved them out. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat and chlorine test kit.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink located at the kitchen.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at the hand sink located at the outdoor bar.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outdoor bar. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee was coming from outside and started working with food without washing hands. Manager coached him and employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and glassware inside DM and chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Sanitizer bucket was not connected . Manager connected the sanitizer to the machine immediately. Dismachine was calibrated to 50 ppm available chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above seasoning inside walk in cooler. Manager inverted the storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue on can opener. Manager clean up the can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. As evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm inside bar. DM Sanitizer bucket was not connected at the time of the inspection.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outdoor bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue on food containers. Food containers were stored with food contact surface up.

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair.Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Equipment is located in front of the cook line.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container used to store salt at the outside bar. Employee replaced it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler located in front of the cook line .

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt without label. Employee placed the label. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at the outside open bar used to discard ice.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Missing label on spray bottle with chemical substance at the open bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks by the soda station at the front bar.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on walking freezer and at the lobby bar behind the hand sink station.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the open bar. Employee placed it inside a bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the lobby bar behind the hand sink.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the service sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on pipes above the warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: The area is cleaner, but still some dust on the pipes. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the hand sink located at the warewashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink station warewashing area. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink station Warewashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located next to the. Window in the kitchen) - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended