- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
1. In the back of kitchen area, at the hand wash sink, the sink was obstructed by three mops.
2. *REPEAT VIOLATION*: In the back of kitchen area, at the hand wash sink, there was no soap available.
3. *REPEAT VIOLATION*: In the back of kitchen area, at the hand wash sink, there were no paper towels.
NOTE: Per kitchen staff and PIC they wash their hands at the prep sink, no paper towels or soap were available at the prep sink either.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand washing facilities shall be unobstructed an accessible at all times to facilitate and encourage hand washing.
[SA] PIC provided a stack of paper towels and a pump bottle of soap at the hand sink. Ensure to provide permanent dispensers for both hand soap and single use paper towels.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
In the back of house area, at the pizza preparation area, the prep cooler is not maintaining foods at 41°F or below.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
1. Wings stored in the walk in cooler were found at 48°F. Per PIC they cook and cooled the chicken wings last night.
NOTE: Ambient air of the walk in cooler was measured at 38°F. All other PHFs were measured at 41°F or below.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] PIC Voluntarily Condemn and Destroyed the food. See VC&D report.
2. In the back of house area, at the pizza prep cooler, PHFs were measured at 47-48°F. Per kitchen staff and PIC they restock the prep cooler when they come in to open at around 11:30 and leave the unit empty when they close.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] Staff moved the food items to the walk in cooler for rapid cool down.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
In the back of house area, next to the upright freezer, there are two tanks of CO2 that are unrestrained.
[CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
In the back of house area, the left plumbing fixture of the three compartment sink lacks a gooseneck faucet.
[CA] Provide a gooseneck faucet at the three compartment sink.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
1. In the bar area, at the wall near the three compartment sink, the FRP is peeling off the wall.
[CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
2. In the back of house area, at the screen door for the side exit, there is a gap larger than 1/4".
[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
*REPEAT VIOLATION*
A gas range oven is being used outside of the exhaust hood. It was noted on07/05/2023 to cease the use of the gas range until a type 1 hood has been installed. It was also noted on 11/3/22 at that time the gas range was not in used and was told to remove it. However, if it was being used, a type 1 hood has to be installed.
[CA] Cease all use of the gas range until a type I hood has been installed. Prior to any installation, plan must be submitted to dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
In the bar area, under the three compartment sink, a sticky trap was found with multiple dead cokcroaches. No other evidence of cockroaches was observed.
[CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Clean and sanitize the affected area.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
In the back of house area, at the undercounter dishwasher, chlorine was measured at 0 ppm. No active ware washing was taking place.
[CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Facility lacks a probe thermometer.
[CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.