THE BRINEHOUSE
100 MAIN ST #104
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
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. Top corners on drop plate of ice machine in the kitchen. Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack and jacket above to go boxes and ice scoop. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes. Discussed with manager and employee. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and mushrooms above cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (70F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter; pesto (62F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Both were sitting on counter 1.5 hours. Operator relocated both foods back in the cooler. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (84F - Hot Holding) sitting under heat lamp for less than 4 hours. Bowl was blocking onions from the heat. Operator reheated to 187F. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top and small white cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Crates blocking handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator relocated crates. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
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. Corners of ice machine in kitchen. Discussed with manager.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Ceiling tiles above cook line.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs hanging on side of equipment. Employee moved tongs Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to bread. Employee beverage on counter next to clean glassware. Both items have been relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee computer case on prep table next to food and clean equipment. Employee moved personal items. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with entire plaza. Dumpster lid has been closed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes above cut brussel sprouts. Employee rearranged storage in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained. All cutting boards stained/grooved. Discussed with manager. Soda gun soiled in bar area. Employee states gun isn't used. Discussed the need to keep equipment clean and sanitized.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom next to office not self closing. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container with no handle used to scoop dry ingredients.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Food bucket intended for single use used to store grits.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on cook line by prep area
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager renewed license. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter left on counter 50F for less than 4 hours. Unable to get second temperature as butter was used in preparation for icing. Beef 44F was used in prep prior to being put in cooler. Second temp at 3:30pm 43F. All other foods in walk in cooler at proper temperature.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Restroom next to office.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 75f, cooked beef 95f, cooling on speed rack, items moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).