Montauk Lobster House

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle inside of rice container

nOperator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Water leaking from the ceiling on dishwasher area next to the three compartment sink. 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 tuna inside of reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label at reach in cooler and walk in cooler

nOperator cut the individual packages. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches at the employee bathroom located at the back of the establishment next to mop sink. One dead roach under dishwasher machine. Six dead roaches under grill. Four dead roaches under preparation table next to the oven outside of the walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout the kitchen area. Warning

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor Nader hand wash sink. Warning

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in the wall at different areas. Warning

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tons stored on oven doors

nOperator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area. Warning

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At preparation area. Warning

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. Warning

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind three compartment sink. Warning

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, Panko, flour container not identified by common name. Warning

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For Salmon. Warning

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0 ppm). Warning

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over bread at walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed short ribs from 10-26-23; fish dip from 10-24-23; blue cheese from 10-19-23; coleslaw from 10-20-23; key lime pay mix from 10-26-23; garlic butter from 10-20-23; remoulade sauce from 10-12-23

n Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (58 F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours

nOperator moved the product to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (114 F – Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than two hours

nOperator moved the products to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. Warning

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster in container without label. nOperator provided the tag and put it in the container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning

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

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna and salmon tartare on the me menu not identified as raw. Warning

Intermediate – No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Warning

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink located next to dishwasher machine and bar area. Warning

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. Warning