PAMELA'S RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw sliced onions inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of steel cleaner stored next to shelf with seasonings.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cloths inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table shelves used to store pots and pans with surface rust.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label at three compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container used as a scoop inside bin of rice.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen prep area in disrepair.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall inside walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles of oil located across the cook line with no label. Observed working container of sugar with no label at the coffee prep station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips provided at the time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Still not observed chlorine test strips provided at the time of callback inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Still observed all around preparation area at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl used as a scoop inside flour bin at dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with damage in kitchen prep area.

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

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 salmon being thawed in commercial packaging at room temperature. Operator open up packaging and placed products of salmon inside walk in cooler for thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of cooking oil on floor near back exit.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water near cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed orange wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash station near ware washing area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths in kitchen prep area not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil at prep table with no label. Observed sugar bin at front coffee station with no label.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in nonfood-grade bags in kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food inside of reach in cooler at cook line.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with 2 hose bibbs missing backflow preventers.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at front counter missing label. Operator labeled spray bottle.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage around kitchen. Observed hole in ceiling above pastry oven in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with back mold-like substance at entrance of kitchen. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed 5 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing in men's restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust debris.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed picadillo stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed raw fish stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dished stored inside hand sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed sponge stored inside hand sink at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ham and lettuce in sauté side reach in. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue/ food debris on slicer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing in kitchen handwash sink. Employee removed shrimp from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler torn/loose.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust/ mold like substance.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over vegetables at walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced ham at reach in cooler at cook line.

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.

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

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.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above convection oven at preparation area. Repeat Violation

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 salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Manager cut packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit door located near bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor near back exit door. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed salmon (92F - Hot Holding) at room temperature ear cook line. As per manager, for 3 hours. Advised manager to reheat item to 165. Provided Cooling handout to manager. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag at walk in cooler. Observed nonfood-grade brush inside butter container at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn and celery at reach in cooler at cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread baskets and oven mitts soiled with food debris at preparation area. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulated food debris.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. 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 mashed potatoes, sautéed onion and sautéed mushrooms not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on the previous day.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair over cooling rack cross from cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen area. Observed floor soiled with black substance near walk in freezer door.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at exit door near bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container rd of cooking oil stored on the floor near cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer fan covers soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on storage shelves Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer, box of tomatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign missing at sink n ware washing area Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan cover

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with degreaser stored. Next to cooking oil containers on shelf at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at food preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with soybean frying oil stored on the kitchen floor, tomato cases, shell egg cases, lemon and avocado cases stored inside walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container with frozen fish on top of table thawing at room temperature. Employee moved fish container inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to ice machine by front counter.