GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); housemade buffalo sauce with butterw (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator stated the temperatures were checked approximately 2 hours prior. The operator moved the potentially hazardous foods to another cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging single-service lids behind the bar underneath the service window. The operator removed the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops for flour in the prep area. The operator removed the plastic bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the office. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack stored hanging on a rack near packaged foods in the prep area. Observed cell phones stored on shelves above food preparation tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler near the service window.

Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

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 the scoop handle used for panko not stored above the food in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a wire rack above uncooked pasta in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (92F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken had been cooked approximately 3 hours prior. The operator moved the chicken to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects near the handwashing sink in the prep area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salsa verde in the reach in cooler nearest the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork date marked 6/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pork. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated a temperature check was conducted at 10:30 and the food products temped at 41F or below. The operator moved the above foods to another walk in cooler. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice has been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing in the prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in the arcade.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a scoop used for sugar stored on top of a soiled container lid in the prep area. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage shed.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep area. The operator properly stored the mop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in the prep area. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the solution bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 broken eggs stored with intact shell eggs in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the 4 broken eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit underneath the flat top grill. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (50F - Cold Holding); house made buffalo sauce with butter (53F - Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler near service window. The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above food products to a different cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf near canned chiles in the prep area. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 2/23.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the dish machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the arcade bar.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the prep area.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing floor drain cover in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler near the service window.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom in the main dining area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the produce cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the service window in the kitchen.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the prep area.

Basic - Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Above liquor bottles behind the arcade bar.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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 thawed salmon and mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in reach in coolers in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored above the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap in the outside walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning

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 scoop handles not stored above panko breading and flour in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing protocol. Warning

High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed aspirin like product at bar prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 11 Lbs Romain Lettuce at 50°F , 5 Lbs Watermelon cut at 49°F , 1 gallon Milk at 49°F. Operator discarded all items, moved remaining non TCS items to a working reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 11 Lbs Romain Lettuce at 50°F , 5 Lbs Watermelon cut at 49°F , 1 gallon Milk at 49°F. Operator discarded all items, moved remaining non TCS items to a working reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO 2 containers not secured. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed drinks on bar area and kitchen prep shelves. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at bar prep area. Operator discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones in kitchen on shelf at prep area. Operator moved phone to storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle on cook line. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen, under dish, equipment. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles on floor in Walk in Cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up on interior of cabinet freezer outside. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 handle of scoop in cornstarch on cook line in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine on back dock not fully protected. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at dish area and kitchen line area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning