BENCH WARMERS SPORTS GRILL

Observed multiple cold-held, TCS food items (see temperature log) held above 41F in prep-top cooler.

CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods, placed replacements and other items on ice within cooler. No TCS foods should be held in prep-top cooler until repair. Repair person was confirmed on their way. Send proof of repair to inspector by 1/9/26

Observed hot-held soups and sauces holding below 135F. See temperature log. Foods had been held for less than 1 hour according to PIC.

CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at or 135°F (57°C) or above.

COS: PIC reheated foods on grill

Observed no sanitizer coming through dish machine after multiple attempts. PIC stated that a part for the machine is on order

CA: A chlorine solution shall have a concentration between 50-99ppm

PIC sanitizing dishes in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink after they run in dish machine until part arrives and repair is made.

Correct by 1/20/26, send proof of machine repair to inspector.

Observed cooked vegetables, chili and sauce in walk-in cooler date marked as prepared more than 7 days ago (oldest labeled as 12/24).

CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days .

COS: PIC discarded out of date foods

Observed foods stored under catch buckets for dripping water from condenser in walk-in cooler.

CA: Food may not be stored under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads, or under lines on which water has condensed

Correction: Repair condenser unit and install protective shelves and covering to prevent contact between drips and food Correct by 1/20/26, send proof of correction to inspector.

Observed pink slime build up in ice machine. PIC must correct and clean by April 25th 2025.

Observed three chemical spray bottles unlabeled with no chemical on bottle. COS - name placed on spray bottles

Observed employee wash and store cooked pasta at 3-compartment sink while unclean dishes were stored at sink. COS - pasta noodles discarded

Observed beer cooler at bar area unused with old beer spilled at the bottom of cooler mixed with mold at bottom of cooler. Informed PIC to discard cooler.

Observed ceiling in disrepair with ceiling tiles missing and aluminum foil cover parts of the ceiling. Informed PIC ceiling must be fixed to avoid rodents, insects, and rodents from entering facility, and that ceiling must be repaired with appropriate and approved materials that are smooth and easily cleanable

Observed most recent inspection report not posted for public view. Informed PIC that most current inspection report must be posted at all times

Observed several dishes stacked wet. Informed PIC that all dishes must be air dried before stacked on dish rack

Observed accumulated soil, dust, and grease build up on dish rack. Informed PIC to remove dishes and thoroughly clean dish rack.

Observed several TCS food items at prep top cooler not holding a temperature of 41F or below. COS - PIC placed items in WIC to reach proper temperature.

PIC unable to provide written or verbal employee reporting agreement. Provided PIC with Employee reporting documents to have all current employee sign.

Observed no soap located in the bar. COS - PIC provided soap for bar hand sink

Observed hand sink in main kitchen obstructed by food cart. COS - PIC moved food cart so hand sink could be easily accessible.

Observed old food debris on clean dishware. COS - dishes placed in 3-compartment sink to be cleaned.

Observed accumulated food debris on food slicer. COS - PIC dismantled food slicer and recleaned slicer.

Observed black soil build up inside both ice machines. COS - PIC shut down ice machine and began cleaning soil build up.

Observed flour, sugar, bread crumbs, and margarin in squeeze bottle not labeled with commonly used name of item. COS - PIC provided labels for food items.

Observed food stored on floor in WIC near bar. COS - food placed in WIC in kitchen area.

Observed urinal in men's restroom not operable. PIC informed me that repair man has been called to fix issue.

Observed several ceiling tiles mixing. Informed PIC to repair all physical facilities to prevent food contamination and pest entry

Observed debris accumulation on floors, walls, and ceilings throughout facility. Advised all physical facilities must be kept in good repair and cleaned to prevent debris accumulation as often as necessary.