TANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Observed raw chicken, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler and prep top cooler. COS- food was placed on ice C/A: All TCS food must be cold held 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.

Observed black buildup and debris along the corners and top of the chest freezer in kitchen. Observed black buildup on the dishwashing rack/tray. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly, washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried to protect from contamination.

Observed gnats throughout kitchen. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

Observed raw chicken stored next to unknown red substance ready-to-eat food in reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store food according to internal cooking temperatures.

Observed Certification of Food Safety Management expired (10/19/2025). C/A: Obtain certification ASAP!!

Observed no evidence of employee health reporting agreements. Observed employee having no awareness of the symptoms of foodborne illnesses. C/A: Have Employee Health Reporting Agreements on file at all times. Retrain employees on the reporting of foodborne illnesses.

Observed hand washing sinks blocked with chemicals and bar equipment in bar area. C/A: Have handwashing sinks accessible at all times.

Observed handwashing soap and paper towels missing from 1 handwashing in bar area. C/A: Have handwashing stations stored with soap and paper towels.

Observed no written procedures when responding to vomiting and/or diarrheal events. C/A: Have written response procedures for these events.

Observed fish and chicken wings not covered in reach-in-coolers. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.

Observed black debris on racks holding food in reach-in-cooler. Observed black debris on racks holding food in reach-in-cooler. Observed black buildup in creases of bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup and debris along the corners and top of chest freezer in kitchen. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces re properly, washed, rinsed, and sanitized to protect food from contamination.

Observed gnats throughout kitchen. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

Observed several foods stored without a common name label in all coolers in the kitchen. C/A: Label all food with its common name when stored outside of its original container.

Observed bowls used as scoops in salt, sugar, flour, and rice. C/A: Use scoops and store with handle outside of its original container.

Observed heavy debris and buildup along sides of cooking equipment and floor. C/A: Clean.

Observed mops stored in mop buckets. C/A: Hang mops to properly air dry.

Observed incorrect food inspection report posted. C/A: Have most recent food inspection posted.

Observed TCS foods (lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. C/A: Maintain food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in all coolers.

Observed Certification of Food Safety Management expired (10/19/2025). C/A: Obtain certification within 30 days (11/24/2025).

Observed hand washing sinks blocked in bar and main kitchen area with a trashcan, bar equipment, and degreaser. C/A: Have handwashing sinks accessible at all times.

Observed hand washing soap missing from 1 handwashing sink in kitchen area. C/A: Have handwashing stations stocked with soap and paper towels.

Observed mops stored in mop buckets. C/A: Mops should be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Observed 1 reach-in-cooler not adequately cooling food. C/A: Repair RIC and monitor temperatures throughout the day. Use ice bath until the RIC is properly holding temperatures 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

Observed food inspection report of 8/22/2024 posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection report.

Observed no sanitizer test strips. C/A: Obtain sanitizer test strips to test the sanitizer concentration and have in establishment at all times.

Observed mops stored in mop buckets. C/A: Mops should be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Observed several TCS food (cooked mac & cheese-58, cooked grits-58 degrees and cheese-57 degrees) stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach-in-cooler. COS- TCS food has been moved to ice baths. C/A: All temperature controlled food for safety should be cold held at 41 degrees and below.

Observed 1 handwashing sink's paper towel dispenser not working and 1 handwashing sink's soap dispenser not working. This would make employees wash in one sink and walk to the other sink to dry off hands. C/A: Fix soap and paper towel dispensers.

Observed 1 handwashing sink blocked by broom, bucket, and dustpan. C/A: Have handwashing sinks accessible for employees to use.

Observed the incorrect sanitizer test strips (chlorine). C/A: Obtain the correct sanitizer test strips (Quat) to test the sanitizer concentration

Observed mop stored in three compartment sink. C/A: Clean and sanitize three compartment sink after removing mop. Mops should be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.