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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over beer bottles in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags.

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. Provided operator with for employee. Operator and employee reviewed and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at stored on top shelf at rear prep count next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 package of frozen tuna on storage rack placed to thaw. Chef removed from packaging to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed for cases of plastic water bottles in walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of cooking oil next to exit door.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer handle and bread oven handle. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Mop sink area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for plastic to go plates next to reach in freezer not inverted.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed ROP packages of chicken in walk in cooler not date and time marked. As per chef was done less than 24 hours ago.

High Priority - Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Observed packages of Brie in walk in cooler date marked to use by 10/27/24. Establishment stated they will not go more than 48 hours and continue to monitor date and time.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment receives fresh clams, no tags kept after use.

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 establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for frozen fish and octopus done on site with out an approved plan. Establishment states they will no longer use reduced oxygen packaging of seafood items on site.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed service plates at prep table area not inverted.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at mini oven handle.

Basic - Mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh clams, tags provided but last date served not written on clam tags. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located across from kitchen cookline.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various food items prepared from days before not date marked, stored inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle stored in a container of sugar, stored under kitchen counter. Manager discarded plastic cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelves above prep cooler and counter not kept inverted or protected.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.

Basic - Mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various food items, such as beef ragu and cream cheese sauces not stored covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar, stored under kitchen counter not identified. Observed various plastic containers of nuts, chocolate chips and granola crumbles not identified, stored on top shelves above kitchen prep counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the clams,mussels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and smoked salmon in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the raw items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups stored inside the front counter hand wash sink. The operator removed all cups. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle using with flour. The operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table, cooked mussels (64F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding). As per chef, held about 1 hour at the prep table, they moved all items to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored inside the kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored inside the front counter hand wash sink.the operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.