Uptown Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Apr 10, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed TCS bottles of mayo sitting in a container of ice on countertop is cold held at 70°F. Informed PIC and discussed how long the mayo had been sitting in the ice container. PIC stated over two hours. Provided education to PIC. PIC stated they will keep the bottles of mayo in the prep cooler. PIC then discarded the bottles of mayo.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Observed plumbing system not provided with a backflow prevention at mop sink. Instructed PIC to get a back flow preventor device for mop sink. PIC stated they will get a backflow preventor on mop sink.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Observed multiple ROP tilapia packages in 4 drawer cooler are being improperly thawed by without remove from packaging or cutting the package open. Packages had thawing statment indicating to remove from packaging when thawing. Provided education to PIC. PIC then discarded the ROP tilapia.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed tongs and can opener hanging on rack are visibly soiled. Informed Person In Charge. PIC removed the tongs and can opener and place them into the dishwasher to be WRS

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Observed multiple spray bottles of degreaser and window cleaner in kitchena and bar not labeled with common name of product. Instructed PIC to label the bottles. PIC stated they will label the bottles.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

2. Feb 13, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed employee observed not washing hands after touching face. Employee proceeded to touch handles of clean equipment. Instructed employe to wash their hands. Employee then discarded gloves, washed their hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed container of shell eggs in a container of ice is cold held at surface temperature of 55°F. Discussed with PIC when the eggs were placed in container of ice. PIC indicated they were place in container around 30 minutes. PIC had staff crack open an egg and got 46F. Had PIC place eggs into cooler to cool. Instructed PIC to end the pratice of using containers of ice to cold hold eggs. PIC will keep eggs in cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed no air gap provided on ice machine. Informed PIC to provide a gap for the ice machine. PIC stated they will get a air gap on the oce machine.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Observed person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. There is no written policy to train employees on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Instructed Person In Charge to have a written employee illness policy. PIC stated they get a written employee illness policy.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Observed improper cooling methods are observed for cooked rice in 2 Door Upright Cooler. Observed containers of rice being cooled in deep containers with lids on in 2 door upright cooler. Cooked rice was at 118F with 1 hour remaining to cool to 71F. Educated PIC and employee. Employee took the cooked rice place it into shallower pans and put in freezer. Took temperature in 1 hour and rice was 55F. PIC will educate staff on proper cooling methods.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Observed containers of soup in prep cooler are improperly date marked. Observed containers of soup are not being date mark after being taken out of freezer. Containers of soup had original frozen date. Containers of soup were not date with the new exceeded date. Employee indicated the containers were in prep cooler for 5 days. Employee then discarded all containers of soup.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     Food contact surface of plastic bags are not food grade. Observed chips being stored in non-food grade plastic bags. Observed raw beef stored in non-food grade plastic bags. PIC removed food from bags and put them into food grade containers. PIC discarded bags and will no longer use plastic bags.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of metal lids for containers are soiled with debris. Informed PIC and PIC will have employee wash rinse and sanitize them. PIC state they will find a better way to store the lids. Employee started washing rinsing and sanitizing lids. PIC stated has now a better storage area for the lids.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. Nov 10, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.