CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
9712/14 SW 24 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed COOKED LAMB (51F - Cooling) COOKED OX TAIL (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler,, as per manager more than six hours. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed SLICED HAM (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Observed COOKED LAMB (51F - Cooling) COOKED OX TAIL (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler,, as per manager more than six hours.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed SLICED HAM (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor at walk in freezer Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching non TCS rice. Manager placed scoop handle correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils stored in between station. Manager removed items. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink clogged and slow draining. Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind small prep table next to pizza oven soiled with grease. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink chlorine 200plus ppm at ware washing area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Warning
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area. **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed shell eggs over cooked beef. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the microwaves soiled.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front area reach in cooler soiled
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen, storage, back area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Garbanzo beans in the storage area.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on ceiling at fryer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed heavy accumulation of grease on ceiling at fryer **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and sandwich preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and sandwich preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at sides of back exit screened door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed gaps at sides of back exit screened door. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sandwich area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sandwich area. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boniato (53F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, for more than 4 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed raw chicken at 46F, tomato sauce 51F all cold holding at Reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, for approximately 3 hours. Employee removed products and took to walk in cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on ceiling at fryer area. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and sandwich preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at sides of back exit screened door. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed glue trap hung over produce at dry storage area. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover heavily soiled with dust. Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in glue trap above produce at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sandwich area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm at front line. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. final reading, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boniato (53F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, for more than 4 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boniato (53F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, for more than 4 hours. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance at front counter. Manager began removing debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at front line. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and sandwich areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and sandwich areas. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans and rice lids with cracks, leaving food exposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans and rice lids with cracks, leaving food exposed **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup with sausage (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was prepared on previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Observed chick pea soup at 47F, cooked beef 51F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous day. Coached manager and employees on proper cooling procedures. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup with sausage (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was prepared on previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Observed chick pea soup at 47F, cooked beef 51F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous day. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed soup with sausage cooling inside closed container. Coached manager on proper cooling procedures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Observed chick pea soup and cooked beef cooling inside closed containers at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices. Warning
- 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and sandwich areas. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans and rice lids with cracks, leaving food exposed. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near walk in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of plastic squeeze bottles soiled near oven. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryer and grill. Observed storage rack near dish machine soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection. Employee closed door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at preparation area above spices. Also observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board at preparation area. Manager removed cloth. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup with sausage (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was prepared on previous day. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin to prepare bacon, no hand wash. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5: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 fish at reach in cooler at preparation area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup with sausage (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was prepared on previous day. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (111F - Hot Holding); rice (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee increased steam table temperature. Observed cooked onion (82F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed soup with sausage cooling inside closed container. Coached manager on proper cooling procedures. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with black stains near microwave. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 24 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).