IMPRESSIONS/RIOJA GRILLE

711 NW 72 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/24/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven handle, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, located at pizza station. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86°F on the cooking line.During the inspection employee removed items and cleaned them. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2025-02-24)
2025-02-24
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 9/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5

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. Observed slime inside of ice bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed slime inside of ice bin. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-09-24)
2024-09-24
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/23/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime inside of ice bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in chemical storage area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted at warewash area that were clean. Chef inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1: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. Chef removed fish from ROP. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled where ice dispenser is next to bakery room. Observed soiled floors in walk in freezer in bakery area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor near warewash area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on funnel in dryer rack Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer and cooler with rust on shelving.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in ware wash area three compartment sink leaking. Observed multiple hand wash sinks leaking throughout establishment.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour with no name. Chef put proper name. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna Poke bowl and Tuna Tostada on menu no labeled containing raw ingredients.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in Bakery area. Manager refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone in bakery room.
Health Inspector (2024-09-23)
2024-09-23
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).

Inspection on 3/29/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine station.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. I served under hand wash sink at cook line a plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Chef removed and stored onto shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at cook line.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights in walk in cooler and freezer area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filter at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers not in use on prep table.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in low boy reach in cooler at cook line, old food residue and liquid at bottom of cooler. Chef cleaned cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), as per chef was placed less than an hour ago. Chef removed items from line and replaced with new cold items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener. Chef removed and placed in dish washing area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line across from fryer, ice discarded into hand sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in buffet area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in buffet area and at hand sink at cook line.
Food Inspector #8513575
2024-03-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 10/2/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boilers 121771 expired 08/17/23, 123277 expired 08/17/23, 123171 expired 08/17/23 123142 expired 08/17/23 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boilers 121771 expired 08/17/23, 123277 expired 08/17/23, 123171 expired 08/17/23 123142 expired 08/17/23 **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8513285
2023-10-02
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 9/29/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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 running at 49 F located in the kitchen line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying rack at ware washing area. Chef removed water from items and began drying properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer at opening.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign ah hand wash sink next to cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed hood vents at kitchen soiled with build up of grease.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler at rear of kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed and placed in sanitizing solution bucket.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak (50 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (52 F - Cold Holding) according to chef stored since yesterday inside of the reach in cooler located in the cook line.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at preparation area soiled. Manager placed item at sink to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink across from frying station.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boilers 121771 expired 08/17/23, 123277 expired 08/17/23, 123171 expired 08/17/23 123142 expired 08/17/23
Food Inspector #8351908
2023-09-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).