The Blue

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Inspections

1. Aug 27, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink is obstructed with a stack of cups and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Cups were removed from the handwash sink.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROHIBITING ANIMALS - PREMISE

     Dog was observed in the establishment.

     Correction: Remove the animal from the premises and keep all prohibited animals out of the premises.

     Code 6-501.115 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Flying insects observed in bar and mop sink area.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     REMOVING DEAD OR TRAPPED BIRDS, INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS

     Dead mouse observed in glue trap below the bar.

     Correction: Remove all dead pests frequently enough to prevent decomposition or attraction of other pests.

     Code 6-501.112

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Floor below the bar observed to have an accumulation of brown sticky residue.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Sep 27, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     09/27/24:Half and Half in 2 door turbo air is cold held at 56°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Half and half was discarded and safe tempertures for TCS foods was discussed.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     09/27/24:1.Ice bin at bar has an accumulation of grey slime on the trim of the bin. 2.Ice maker in the basement has an accumulation of black slime on the upper lip.

     Correction: 09/27/24: 1.Clean and sanitize the trim of the ice bin at the bar. 2. Empty, take apart, clean and sanitize the ice machine.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     09/27/24:No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at handwash sink at bar.

     Correction: 09/27/24: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     09/27/24; 1.Two door Turbo Air Cooler has a broken gasket. 2.The ice machine in the basement is observed to be leaking water.

     Correction: 09/27/24: 1. Repair or replace cooler gasket in a manner that allows the cooler to maintain an appropriate temperature. 2. Repair the ice machine so that when it is operating it does not leak water.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS - EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING

     09/27/24: Employees are observed to be storing personal food items in the pizza freezer and the bar cooler.

     Correction: 09/27/24:Provide an area for employees to eat and drink in an area that is away from food preparation. Reinforce to employees that personal items are not to be stored in the bar area.

     Code 6-403.11 (A)

3. Nov 28, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The pizza oven rack is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at womens restroom handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14