GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw fish stored over shredded cheese in the cook line. Operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cases of chafing fuel stored over food products in the catering area. Operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener and its holder with debris build up.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the establishment with dust build up.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the side bar and the cook line with debris build up.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, pickles, and Pork stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of raw chicken stored over cases of beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops is multiple containers of seasoning in the kitchen. Operator removed some. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the wait station ice scoop handle buried in their ice bin. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet icing cloth underneath a cutting board in the prep area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side hot holding unit: Marinara sauce (98F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator removed them to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the employee restroom. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the special event bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in the back dry storage area. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored with customer food and not identified. Operator removed the lunch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop placed inside the bin. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to clean pans on the cook line. Operator removed the pans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the meeting room bar.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup being used as a scoop in a container of dressing. Operator removed the cup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Operator showed that they were in the process of cleaning the tiles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator stated they are in the process of ordering new ones.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the front dumpster with a hole starting to grow due to rust.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the chemical storage area. Operator stated it was due to a faulty hose. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the front kitchen prep area. Operator unplugged the zapper. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken not covered in the kitchen reach in freezer, and containers of shrimp not covered in the walk in freezer. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of laxative stored with spices in the back prep area. Operator disposed of medicine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves touch their face and then grab clean equipment without changing gloves or washing their hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator placed bacon on the top shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employee restroom. Operator put in more towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine bins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in bags of spices in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Observed a ceiling vent in the dry storage area with dust build up.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above food in the kitchen and dry storage food. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the floor of the chemical storage area with standing water. Operator stated it was due to the employee not fully turning off the mop sink hose.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of flour in the prep area. Operator placed handle above food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed employees thawing beef in standing water. Operator had them turn on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting peppers before washing them. Employee washed cut and uncut peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Employee cut celery without washing them. Employee washed celery after cutting. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad bar unit Roast Beef 46F, and Sliced Cheese52F, Employee iced product.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chili reheated in warming box at 122F . Employee returned product to reheat. Reheated to 168F Corrected On-Site

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator plan. Corrective Action Taken

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 tuna without oackage cut in Walkin Cooler . Employee cut packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on top of Reachin Cooler on cook line with cut marks.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour scoop handle in product on cooks line. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters..

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 10# can black beans dented at seam in dry storage. Employee discarded can. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waist receptacle in unisex bathroom in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees that handle food wearing bracelets. Employees removed bracelet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on unisex restroom for employees.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets hung on soda rack. Employee removed jackets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler employee wearing wrist watch. Employee removed watch. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near employee rest room. Employee squeegeed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun in bar draining into ice bin, no drain hose.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can artichoke hearts dented at seem, 1 can of apple butter dented at seem.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizer in bar. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler wearing bracelet on cook line. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with chicken salad. Employee removed scoop, washed it. Corrected On-Site