Benders Bar & Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee was observed not washing their hands and putting on new gloves when going from other tasks to working with food. I explained this to the PIC, who had the employee wash their hands and replace their gloves.

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

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided on menu allowing undercooked hamburger. I asked the PIC about this, and they told me that when they changed the menu, they forgot to include the consumer advisory. PIC told me that they would add the consumer advisory back onto the menu.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     Handwashing sink in men's restroom at the back of the facility did not have hot water. I mentioned this to the PIC, who called their plumber and told them they need to have the sink adjusted. The sink was adjusted to have sufficiently hot water during the inspection.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     Facility was reusing single-use containers, such as sour cream containers to hold other foods. I explained to the PIC and an employee that those containers were only intended to be used once, and need to be replaced with appropriately constructed multi-use containers. They indicated that they understood and would have the containers replaced.

     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

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

     Dishes were being stored not completely covered or inverted. I spoke to the PIC and an employee about this, and they told me that they would get shelf liners to completely cover each shelf.

     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)

2. Mar 14, 2024 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Floors in the customer bar area is damaged or missing condition. Owner stated that he is working on replacing the floors..

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11