AMISTAD GRILL

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed floor still soiled under fryers Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed gaskets still soiled in reach in cooler at front counter. Time Extended

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 dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator repaired the DM. Final chlorine sanitizer solution 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed operator cleaned up the cutting boards with sanitizer wipes that is for nonfood contact surfaces. Manager was informed that this sanitizer can not be used at cutting boards. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed bags of raw chicken stored in same container with potatoes at reach in cooler drawer. Operator changed the raw chicken to another container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings stored over empanadas and French fried. Operator moved the product to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to dishwasher machine and front counter. Operator provided the paper at dishwasher machine area. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not properly date marked. As per manager was made two days ago. Manager date marked the product. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink located at ware washing area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of pink mold like substance inside of ice machine. Operator started to clean the ice machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles stored on floor at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area. Operator started to clean up the gasket. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at preparation table next to grill. Operator removed the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) as per manager lees than one hour. Manager moved items to the next reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area. Employee start to clean ice machine during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in kitchen area. Observed rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

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 in shredded cheese container, employee removed during inspection.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Manager removed and placed in sanitizer solution during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area next to flat grill.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As per operator license was paid during inspection confirmation # 216040703 As per Supervisor Harvie license ok. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink by three compartment sink. Paper was supplied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef as per employee prepared over 24 hours not date marked.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle missing on cold water on hand sink in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler on cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line pooled eggs (45°F - Cold Holding). As per employee eggs were out for less than 15 minutes for an order. Eggs were moved to reach freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels front counter. Paper towels were provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled wall of ice machine. Ice bin was cleaned. Corrected On-Site 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 handle in shredded cheese. Handle was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was hung. Corrected On-Site