Symbas Pub & Grub

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 12, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     PRIORITY: Raw fish in a tub was observed stored over romaine lettuce in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

     Soup was observed cooling in the reach in cooler while tightly covered.

     Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.

     Code 3-501.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     Prep cooler cutting board is excessively scored.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

2. Nov 12, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method for prepared foods is inadequate. Soups are not provided with a new datemark when pulled from the freezer.

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

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior components of the ice machine are visibly soiled with slime.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Fan in the walk in cooler is soiled with mold.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Ventilation filter baffles above the fryers are soiled with grease.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

3. Feb 23, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Jul 20, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink was being used to thaw fish and is unavailable for proper handwashing. PIC removed fish during the inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Door to walk in cooler is corroded and not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     Prep table cutting board is noted with excessive scorring and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the fryer are noted with a build up of grease and residue.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION

     Ice buckets are improperly stored in the upright position.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted.

     Code 4-903.11 (B)