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  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Sahara Restaurant
Business Name Sahara Restaurant
Address 9636 E Arapahoe Rd
Greenwood Village, CO 80112-3703
Phone 303-790-4707

Inspection Details
10/20/2022 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) -The facility did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: Provided the certified food protection manager handout to the person in charge.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) -Handwashing signage was not provided at the hand sinks in the mens and womens restrooms. Corrective action: The person in charge will provide signage to the hand sinks.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) -The dish machine in the kitchen measured less than 50 ppm chlorine residual after three attempts. Corrective action: The person in charge was able to provide proof that the dish machine tested at least 50 ppm chlorine residual before the end of the inspection.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) -Various sauces in the walk-in refrigerator did not have proper date marking. Corrective action: Discussed proper date marking techniques with the person in charge. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) -Harira soup was stored past its its seven-day date mark in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: The soup was discarded. See voluntary condemnation.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) -A chemical spray bottle on the storage rack in the hallway at the kitchen entrance was not labeled as to its contents. Corrective action: The person in charge labeled the bottle.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) -A wiping cloth on the counter at the far end of the cook line across from the flat top grill was not stored in the sanitizer solution between uses.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) -Rust was present on the shelves throughout the two door standing refrigerator at the end of the cook line. -Aluminum foil was lining the reach-in oven door on the cook line. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) -The cutting board above the two door reach-in refrigerator at the kitchen entrance was scored.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) -Various floor tiles throughout the kitchen area were cracked. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) -The ceiling vent in the womens restroom was soiled.
08/15/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/05/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation - 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) - Cut tomatoes and tahini sauce measured between 44°F - 60°F while cooling in deep containers while covered in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective Action: Staff moved the food items to shallow containers to rapidly cool and TCHD provided handouts on proper cooling methods.
07/23/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation - 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) - Cooked soup and couscous were observed cooling in deep containers in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective Action: Staff moved the couscous and soup to shallow pans and placed them back in the refrigerator to rapidly chill. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (C) - Multiple food items were observed cooling while covered in the walk in refrigerator.
07/15/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) -The facility was unable to provide certification for completion of a certified food protection manager course. Corrective Action: TCHD provided documentation regarding certified food protection manager course options and facility will comply within 90 days.
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) -An employee beverage was stored on a shelf in the tall upright reach in refrigerator above customer foods and on the counter next to the preparation sink in the main kitchen area. Corrective Action: Staff moved the employee beverages to approved locations away from food contact surfaces and food.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) -Multiple soiled drink cups were placed in front of and blocking access to the hand sink located across from the cold top refrigeration in the main kitchen area. Corrective Action: Staff moved the dishes out of the way of the hand sink and discussed
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (C) -A carton of raw shell intact eggs was stored on the top shelf above ready to eat foods in the walk in refrigerator. A container of raw lamb was stored above containers storing ready to eat foods in the tall upright reach in refrigerator in the main kitchen area. Corrective Action: Staff moved the eggs and the lamb to approved locations below all ready to eat foods.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) -The following food items measured greater than 41°F in the walk in refrigerator: cut tomatoes (61°F), vegetable mix (49°F), shrimp and scallop aujus (48°F), lamb sauce (48°F), lamb shanks (49°F), lamb schwarma (48°F), raw chicken (48°F), lettuce (50°F), cooked rice (48°F), couscous (48°F), beef kabobs (48°F), shrimp kabobs (48°F), stuffed grape leaves (48°F), grape leaf mixture (48°F), raw ground beef (48°F), raw beef (47°F), and feta cheese (49°F). Corrective Action: Staff moved the cut tomatoes, the grape leaves prepared the same day, and the grape leaf mixture to the walk in freezer to rapidly cool and discarded all other food items. Staff will store all temperature controlled for safety foods in other refrigeration units until the walk in refrigeration maintains food temperatures 41°F or below.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) -A chemical spray bottle located below the dump sink in the back storage area and a chemical spray bottle handing from the mop sink area in the employee restroom were not labeled as to their contents. Corrective Action: Staff identified the chemicals and labeled each bottle.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) -Cut tomatoes were observed cooling in a deep containers in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective Action: Staff moved the tomatoes to the shallow pans and placed them in the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (C) -Multiple food items were observed cooling while covered in the walk in refrigerator, the cold top refrigerator, and the tall upright reach in refrigerator in the main kitchen area.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) -The facility back exit doors in the back storage room next to the employee restroom and in the main kitchen area next to the hot water heater were propped open, allowing the entry of pests. The facility outer opening in the back storage room next to the employee restroom was not maintained for pest entry.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-304.13 Linens and Napkins, Use Limitations (C) -Cut lettuce was in direct contact with a cloth towel in the cold top cold holding drawer next to the grill.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) -Tongs were stored hanging from the side of the grill on the cook line and were unprotected from contamination. The falafel scoop was stored in a container of standing water mixed with sanitizer on the shelf next to the grill in the kitchen.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.12 Prohibitions (C) -Bags of laundered linens were stored on the floor in employee restroom in the back storage area of the kitchen.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) -The cutting boards on the cooks line and the wait station area of the kitchen were stained. 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) -The base of the tall upright reach in refrigerator in the main kitchen area and the floor of the walk in refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) -The floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the kitchen were soiled with food debris and residue. The base of the mop sink in the employee restroom was heavily soiled. 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) -The ceiling tile located above the preparation table across from the three compartment sink in the main kitchen area and several ceiling tiles in the back storage area were missing. The floor tiles below the pre-rinse sprayer next to the dish machine were chipped and in disrepair.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) -Employee personal belongs were observed hanging from the dry storage racks next to consumer food and single service articles in the back storage area. 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) - The lights located above the gyro cooker in the back storage area were not properly shielded.
04/01/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/21/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) -The facility was unable to provide certification for completion of a certified food protection manager course. Corrective Action: TCHD provided documentation regarding certified food protection manager course options and facility will comply within 90 days.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) -The facility did not have a procedure for vomit or diarrheal clean up. Corrective Action: TCHD provided the appropriate paper work for clean up.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) -The hand sinks in the kitchen, the back storage room, and the employee restroom did not have proper signage. Corrective Action: Staff placed a sign at the hand sinks.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) -Raw chicken kabobs were stored above raw beef, lamb, and shrimp kabobs in the cold holding drawers below the grill and across from the grill below the preparation table. Corrective Action: The chicken was moved to the bottom drawer below the beef and lamb. Raw beef was stored above cooked soup in the tall upright reach in refrigerator across from the preparation sink in the kitchen. Corrective Action: The beef was moved to the bottom shelf below all ready to eat foods. Shell intact eggs were stored on the top shelf above ready to eat foods in the walk in refrigerator. Raw chicken was stored above cooked rice in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective Action: The eggs and chicken were moved to lower shelves below all ready to eat foods.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (Pf) -The dish machine failed to reach at least 50 ppm chlorine residual on the final rinse cycle. Staff replaced the sanitizer container and the machine was primed and reached 50 ppm chlorine residual. 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) -A pink moldy substance was present on the interior of the ice machine. Follow-up required.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) -A deep bucket of cooked rice measured 61°F in the walk in refrigerator after cooling overnight. Corrective Action: Staff discarded the rice and education was provided regarding cooling methods.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) -All foods within the facility were not date mark labeled, including cut tomatoes, cooked chickpeas, cooked rice, cooked soup, milk, cut leafy greens, and cooked gyro meat. Corrective Action: TCHD provided guidance on date marking and staff will date mark label all required foods. Follow-up required.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-202.12 Conditions of Use (P) -A can of unapproved insecticide was stored below the dump sink in the back storage area. Corrective Action: The can of insecticide was discarded. 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P) -Several buckets of sanitizer measured greater than 400 ppm quaternary residual throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: Water was added to the sanitizer buckets until the correct chemical range was achieved and staff will have their chemical tower adjusted.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (C) -Several foods were cooling while covered in the tall upright reach in refrigerator across from the preparation sink in the kitchen.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) -Several squeeze bottles containing food were not labeled as to their contents throughout the kitchen.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) -The facility outer opening in the back storage room next to the employee restroom was maintained for pest entry.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-304.13 Linens and Napkins, Use Limitations (C) -Food was in direct contact with a cloth towel in the cold top cold holding drawer next to the grill.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) -Tongs were stored hanging from the side of the grill on the cook line and were unprotected from contamination. The falafel scoop was stored in a container of standing water mixed with sanitizer on the shelf next to the grill in the kitchen.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(B) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) -Silverware was stored with the food contact surface exposed on a counter in the wait station area.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) -Several gaskets on cold holding drawers and refrigeration units throughout the kitchen were torn. 4-502.11(A) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C) -The bulk bin storing onions under the counter in the back storage area was in disrepair. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) -Foil was covering the surface of the shelf below the preparation sink in the kitchen. 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) -The caulking on the grill hood was in disrepair.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) -Test strips were not available at the facility for both sanitizing solutions.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) -Several gaskets on cold holding units throughout the kitchen were soiled with food debris. The bottom shelf of the reach in refrigerator storing alcohol in the wait station area was soiled with food debris. 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) -The cutting boards on the cooks line and the wait station area of the kitchen were stained.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) -Several ceiling tiles were missing in the kitchen and the back storage area. Several floor tiles were in chipped and in disrepair throughout the kitchen and in the back storage area. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) -The floors, walls, and ceilings were soiled with debris throughout the kitchen. The floor and floor sink below the dish machine was heavily soiled with food debris. -
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) -Employee personal belongs were observed on the dry storage racks next to consumer food and single service articles in the back storage area. 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) -Several lights in the kitchen and in the back storage area were not properly shielded.
05/17/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/26/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored next to customer food and dishes throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: Move employee beverages to appropriate location.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee in the kitchen was observed garnishing parsley onto a plate with their bare hands. Corrective Action: Employee educated on no bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Various containers of tomatoes, hummus, baba ganoush, shredded lettuce, and feta cheese in the grill area cold top refrigerator were 46-51°F.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A container of ice in the wait station was not self draining.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards in the kitchen were stained.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The tongs at the grill station were stored at knee level.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several floor tiles in the kitchen were chipped in the kitchen and storage area. The paint on the floor in the staff restroom was chipped. The paint on the walls in the restroom was peeling.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several ceiling lights in the kitchen and storage area were unshielded.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The back exit door next to the staff restroom had a gap of greater than 1/4 inch between the door and the floor.
02/27/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in th warewashing area was observed rinsing their hands with the sprayer.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the prep table in the kitchen.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The kitchen restroom lacked soap.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: An unapproved pesticide was present in the kitchen.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A bag of onions was stored on the floor in the back room
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets of the upright reach-in refrigerator were lined with tape and torn. The container used to store onions was cracked.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The grill hood was soiled with grease. The interior of the reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The dish machine racks were soiled with debris. Several door gaskets for the refrigeration units were soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The falafel scoop was stored in standing water.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The back room dump sink faucet was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor corners of the kitchen were soiled with debris. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen and back room were not smooth and easily cleanable.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the grill hood was burned out. A light shield in the kitchen was cracked.
15b - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Linen properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bag of linen was stored in the staff restroom.
02/22/2016 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the prep table next to the prep sink.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The back room handsink lacked cold water under pressure.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Canned heat was stored above food in the dry store area.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle in the warewashing area was unlabeled.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several door gaskets for refrigeration units in the kitchen were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The grill hood filters were soiled with grease.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A small container of utensils next to the grill were stored in standing water.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Several faucets in the kitchen were leaking. The caulking of the back handsink was moldy.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several floor tiles in the kitchen were chipped. The floor underneath some equipment and storage was soiled with food debris. The floor sink in the grill area was soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the grill hood was unshielded. The ceiling light in the back room was unshielded.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The toilet paper in the staff restroom was stored outside of the dispenser.
15b - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Linen properly stored
Inspector Comments: Bags of linens were stored in the staff restroom.
08/17/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw meat was stored above cooked meat in the upright reach-in refrigerator.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A bucket was stored in the basin of the kitchen handsink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored next to to the prep sink.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Salad and tahini in the grill cold top refrigerator were 44-45°F.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The women's restroom handsink lacked paper towels.
02/04/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/26/2015 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw meat was stored above beverages in the walk-in refrigerator.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored next to customer food in the reach-in refrigerator. An individual was observed eating at the wait station.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hot water faucet for the three-compartment sink was not functional.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The employee restroom handink lacked paper towels.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The reach-in refrigerator door gaskets were taped to the door.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The underside of the oven was soiled with grease. The shelf that stores liquor in the wait station was soiled with debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mopsink was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several tiles were missing on the kitchen floor. The paint on the staff restroom floor was chipped. The wall behind the dishwasher was soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light shield in the kitchen was missing.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The back exit door had a gap of greater than 1/4 inch between the door and the floor.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The top of the toilet in the restroom was missing.
05/16/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: An atmospheric vacuum breaker was not provided on the ware washing machine.
05/07/2014 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken was stored above raw beef in the walk-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed donning gloves without first washing hands and changing gloves without washing hands in between.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Unapproved (twist top) employee beverages were present in the wait station area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Various potentially hazardous foods ranged 46 degrees F to 56 degrees F in the cold top refrigerator; feta cheese 46 degrees F, hummus 56 degrees F, and vegetable salad 47 degrees F.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: An atmospheric vacuum breaker was not provided on the ware washing machine.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the main kitchen was obstructed by several glass storage racks.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed peeling and slicing eggplant without first washing it.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior side of the cold top refrigerator lid was in poor repair. Several non NSF, domestic grade containers were used to store bulk food in the side preparation room. The rim of the bulk food storage onion container was jagged and in poor repair.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The drawer front below the soda tower in the wait station area was missing. Tin foil was lining a shelf on the east wall of the wait station. The door gaskets on the stand up freezer and the stand up refrigerator were completely ripped and held in place with duct tape. Shelves in the employee restroom were constructed of raw, unfinished wood. Packing paper was present on the outside of the microwave in the main kitchen area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the cold top refrigerator were soiled with food residue. Ventilation hood filters were soiled with grease buildup. The side of the fryer was soiled with food residue. The front of the oven was soiled with buildup. The storage shelf below the hand held sprayer was soiled with residue.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop without a handle was stored in direct contact with bulk food in the east preparation room. The ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine in the East preparation room was cracked and in poor repair.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use buckets were being reused to store food in the east preparation room.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: ASSE 1022 standard back flow prevention devices were not provided on the water lines supplying the coffee and tea machines in the wait station area. The hand sink in the east preparation room was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor sink nearest the wait station was full of soiled water. Ceiling tiles were missing throughout the main kitchen and throughout the east preparation room. Floor tiles were either missing or in poor repair throughout all food preparation areas. The floor behind the hot line appliances was soiled with grease and residue. The floor below the ware washing machine was soiled with buildup. The floor below the vegetable preparation sink was soiled with buildup. The FRP on the wall outcrop between the main kitchen and the east preparation was loose and pulling away from the wall. Holes were present in the walls of the employee restroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles were present above the wait station area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Various light shields in the main kitchen were cracked. A light shield was missing in the east preparation room. Less than 20 foot candles of light were provided in the employee restroom.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Unused, miscellaneous items were stored in the east preparation room. An opening greater than one quarter inch was present below the rear exit door in the East preparation room.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: Toilet paper in the employee restroom was stored off the roller.
12/10/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage was observed in a food preparation area.
11/21/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Unapproved twist top employee beverages were observed in the reach-in freezer across from the preparation sink.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine final sanitization rinse measured less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hand sink next to the cold-top was not functioning properly. ( No hot water, and faucet would not shut off flow).
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Fly strips were hanging above the preparation table in the kitchen area.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Unlabeled chemical spray bottles were observed beneath the dish machine.
05/23/2013 Inspection, Routine
12/21/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/29/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/27/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/07/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/23/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/04/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/29/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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