Silhouette Lounge Inc
PASSFriday, April 9, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
The bags of popcorn cannot be stored on the floor. Find an appropriate place to store the popcorn.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
10-3-304.12
Food Utensil Storage
Discontinue the storage of the ice scoop on top of the ice machine. The top of the ice machine is soiled. The ice scoop should be stored in the ice or a container that can be readily cleaned and sanitized.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
The interior of the single door keg refrigerator in the kitchen the single door refrigerator utilized for beer storage in the kitchen the counter beneath the popcorn machine the interior of the ice machine and the exterior of the kitchen equipment should be cleaned and sanitized.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
29-5-201/02.11
Installed and Maintained
The bar equipment ice machine and dish machine are leaking causing the floor beneath to rot. The plumbing should be repaired to prevent further damage.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
The floor of the kitchen area the threshold between the kitchen and dart room and area beneath the bar is in disrepair. Water leaking from the bar equipment ice machine and dish machine is rotting the floor below. The flooring should be repaired to render it smooth cleanable and durable. The floor beneath the bar and behind the kitchen equipment should be cleaned. The floor of the keg refrigerator has collapsed. The floor should be repaired/replaced so that it can be readily cleanable.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
Remove all unnecessary articles from the kitchen area and basement. The clutter within the kitchen makes it difficult to throroughly clean. Paint tools etc. should be removed to the basement. The clutter within the basement provides potential harborage for pests. It is also a potential fire hazard. Maintain the custodial closet beside the basement door clean and in an orderly state.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.