The Bar Next Door

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Inspections

1. Jan 7, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING

     Hamburgers in lower right side of drawer coolers had temperatures measuring above 41F (45-50F) near outside of cooler. Burgers are packed tightly and full restricting airflow in pan.

     Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-501.16

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     TOXICS - USE CONDITIONS

     Raid insect spray not approved for use in a food establishment.

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of toxic chemicals. Use toxic chemical according to manufacturer's use directions. Take measures to assure that food/equipment/employees are protected when toxic chemicals are applied. Use certified licensed applicators to apply restricted use pesticides.

     Code WFC 7-202.12

2. Nov 1, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     AIR GAP - DRAIN - Not Corrected

     One of the ice bins in bar area does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system.

     Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.

     Code WFC 5-402.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     CLEANABLE - NONFOOD SURFACE - Not Corrected

     Exposed wood in bar area that is not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth materials.

     Code WFC 4-101.19

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     GOOD REPAIR - CUTTING SURFACES - Not Corrected

     Cutting board on counter is heavily scratched.

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

     Code WFC 4-501.12

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     SANITIZER TEST KIT - Not Corrected

     A test kit for the chlorine sanitizer is expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code WFC 4-302.14

3. Oct 31, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     AIR GAP - DRAIN

     One of the ice bins in bar area does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system.

     Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.

     Code WFC 5-402.11

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

     Interior of ice machine has some black build-up.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code WFC 4-601.11(A)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     CLEANABLE - NONFOOD SURFACE

     Exposed wood in bar area that is not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth materials.

     Code WFC 4-101.19

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     CONSUMER ADVISORY

     Asterisks are needed next to items that are served undercooked. (Ahi Tuna)

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory with required disclosure and reminder components for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code WFC 3-603.11

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     CROSS CONTAMINATION

     Raw hamburger patties are being stored below raw chicken.

     Correction: During storage, preparation, holding, and display, keep raw animal foods separate from each other and from ready-to-eat foods so that cross contamination is prevented. Unwashed fruits and vegetables have to be separated from raw animal ready-to-eat foods and washed produce. If there is question of possible contamination, discard ready-to-eat foods.

     Code WFC 3-302.11

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     DATE MARK - EXCEEDED OR MISSING

     Crab dip dated 10/23, pickled veggies dated 10/19, lettuce dated 10/23, cut radish dated 10/19, ranch and Russian dressings dated 10/17.

     Correction: Discard foods that are not datemarked, improperly datemarked, or held past the alloted 7 days.

     Code WFC 3-501.18

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     FOOD - UNCOVERED

     Raw meat in the under stove cooler were observed to be uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. If cross-contamination is evident, discard suspected foods

     Code WFC 3-302.11(4)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     FOOD - THAWING

     Thawing of meat being done in 3-compartment sink.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods under refrigeration, submerged in running water, or in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

     Code WFC 3-501.13

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     GOOD REPAIR - CUTTING SURFACES

     Cutting board on counter is heavily scratched.

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

     Code WFC 4-501.12

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     HANDSINK - SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sinks. (Kitchen and Dish area)

     Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.

     Code WFC 6-301.14

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING - WHEN

     Employee observed not washing hands before putting on new glove.

     Correction: Before putting on gloves or before working with food, clean equipment, utensils, and unwrapped single use or single service articles, food employees shall properly wash their hands.

     Code WFC 2-301.14

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES

     The covers for the outdoor waste receptacles are open.

     Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables.

     Code WFC 5-501.15

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES

     Thermometer not being sanitized before taking food temperatures.

     Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.

     Code WFC 4-702.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     SANITIZER TEST KIT

     A test kit for the chlorine sanitizer is expired.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code WFC 4-302.14

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     SHELLSTOCK MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION

     Shellstock tags not in chronological order.

     Correction: Shellstock shall be held in original container until emptied and not commingled with other shellstock. Shellstock tags shall be held at food establishment for a minimum of 90 days after the shellstock container is emptied. Tags shall be kept in chronological order with last date of sale/serving recorded on tag. Discard shellstock where tags are not available.

     Code WFC 3-202.18; 3-203.12

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     STORAGE - IN-USE UTENSILS

     In-use bar utensils are being stored in still room temperature water.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-304.12

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     TOXICS - LABELING

     Blue butyl in spray bottle is unlabeled.

     Correction: Provide labels for toxic items used in the food establishment.

     Code WFC 7-101.11; 7-102.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS

     Wet wiping cloth on counter.

     Correction: Store wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer solution when not in use. Wet cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution.

     Code WFC 3-304.14

4. Nov 25, 2020 Pre-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

   No violations cited.