TORTELLINO BISTROT

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw pasta in the upright reach in coolers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw pasta. 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 lobster in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pan inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator removed the metal pan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelets. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware and dishware dried with a towel/cloth.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook lasagna in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 12/2021.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce and bolognese sauce prepared on site with no date mark. The operator placed a date mark on the date the items were prepared. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal pans inside the handwashing sink. Operator removed the metal pans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a jug of vegetable oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the oil off the floor. 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 vegetables in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of bleach stored on food prep tables next to clean equipment. Operator properly stored the spray chemicals. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with ready to eat salad mix.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening two containers of pasteurized eggs in the reach in cooler. Operator placed date on the containers 04/01/2022. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to the severs station.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the wet cloth from under the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal storage pan in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored with food contact surface not protected. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator added sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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