AMSTERDAM FALAFELSHOP

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner on counter next to espresso machine. Operator moved to proper storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on shelves where single service bowls are stored. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler next to hand sink. Observed in cooler across triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in storage area where dry food is stored. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves with single service items dusty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler; cracked lids on tzatziki and red pepper container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in kitchen on back dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at center of kitchen blocked by a bucket stored inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear 3cit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed package of plastic water bottles stored on the floor under stand mixer. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor under handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded boxes and containers stored outside if garbage can.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 73F at prep line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at rear of kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with grease accumulation.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed lingering odor throughout establishment of grease/cooking oil.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees open soda can with straw stored in reach in coolers next to strawberries.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at shelf next to hood system, to go boxes not stored in manner from overhead protection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 86F at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Still observed utensils in standing water 88F at cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach killer on shelf above rice.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air fresheners on top of microwave in back of kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf above warewash area where dry dishes are kept. Observed soiled can opener blade.

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where sugar is held; under mixer.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on dry rack where microwave is held.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at kitchen entrance.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers and freezers. Observed soiled air fan at front counter. Observed hood system soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at warewash.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across triple sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to buffet.

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed babaganush date market 5/25, yogurt date 05/24, garlic cream date 5/24. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed babaganush date market 5/25, yogurt date 05/24, garlic cream date 5/24. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with degreaser stored on the handle of the blender. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two broken tiles under HWS by prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one cooking oil container stored on the floor under front counter.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (59 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Managed turn on the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with windex stored over the French fried next to fryers. Manager relocated the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men bathroom.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed a floor under the hand sink is in disrepair.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator removed the gloves, cleaned her hands and put new gloves Corrected On-Site Warning

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the fries with no time mark Per person in charge less than one hour. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen area cooked Fries (63F - Hot Holding) Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the tiles under the dishwashing area hand wash sink missing . Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor on the back storage area. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the black microwave located at the storage area soiled inside. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the front counter hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor under the triple sink hand wash sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed the floor under the triple sink hand wash sink in disrepair. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed the floor under the triple sink hand wash sink in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the front counter hand wash sink and in the mens bathroom. Observed no soap in the mens bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed no hand wash sign at the front counter hand wash sink and in the mens bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Observed no hand wash sign at the front counter hand wash sink and in the mens bathroom. Time Extended

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener soiled

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed the label .

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the sliding door reach in cooler humus (46°F - Cold Holding). Per operator he gad the humus out to fill containers. Less than one hour.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a window cleaner container stored in the front counter hand wash sink

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters no date marking

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