HOLE IN THE WALL/ IRISH TAVERN

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pads not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed shelf soiled with food debris and grease next to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings and chicken breast not covered inside the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings at the front line not covered. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table.employee removed chili to reheat on stove. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener blade soiled with food debris at prep table.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers on drying shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.

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

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets. Corrected On-Site

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 raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a mixing bowl stored in the hand sink at kitchen area. During the inspection employee removed it.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler beer floor torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of raw chicken stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen by the walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer , and flip top reach in cooler interior soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, located at front counter.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at cooking line.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a mixing bowl stored in the hand sink at kitchen area, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Two Lights In the hood system burned out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French Fries (74F - Hot Holding), stored in a container in the cook line. Employee stated that the Fries had only been there for 1 hour, employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand in the three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bowl stored in the Hand wash sink in the cook line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the three compartment sink.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas stored in between the grill and the reach in cooler underneath.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the prep table located in front of the grill.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed empacar key stored in a plate over the prep table in the cook line.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping food without hair restraint.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the reach in freezer located in the storage area Inter soiled.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed Reach in cooler located in front of the grill in the cook line lid interior in disrepair.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food accumulation. Observed storage shelves next to the walk in cooler soiled with grease accumulation.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in a plastic container not covered, stored in the reach in cooler located in front of the grill.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in the cook line hand wash sink. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork stored inside the walk in cooler not covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked due a garbage can.. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside next to employees access door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above cutting board at kitchen preparation area. Operator relocated.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at kitchen cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line area and also pvc curtains at walk-in cooler entrance.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored above cutting board at kitchen cook line. Operator relocated.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

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