EMPIRE LOUNGE & PIZZERIA

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine; located in back of kitchen.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen coolers. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer; located upstairs.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at downstairs bar; cooler leaking.

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at kitchen entrance with no label.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair near dish machine.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in coolers soiled gaskets.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler in bar area.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair at dishwasher area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 120°F at stove. Operator turned on the stove to reheat the water. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

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

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some aluminum single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 120F. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the water. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed utensils in water at 122 F. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the water. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm Operator replaced the chlorine container for a new one. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the kitchen area clean kitchen utensils with the food contact area facing up

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the pizza oven soiled

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan cover of the walk in cooler cooling unit soiled.

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Observed - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door handle in disrepair of the white reach in cooler near the ice machine.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 133°F

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended