French Quarter Restaurant gets Degraded Sanitary Rating

11/17/2016 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.25/5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bar.

Basic - Employee beverage container and food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans, DM room.

Basic - Wiping cloth buckets stored in improper location. Next to food and food containers. Operator relocated buckets, **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar, employee changed solution, tested 100 ppms, chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Provided, **Corrected On-Site**

3/3/2016 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5

Basic - Food containers on floor, storage room shed, operator placed containers above floors. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Splash guard needed between servers prep bread area and bus pan dump area bear buffet.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Brought to 400 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing. Operator set up a temporary 3 comp sink for utensils. All food containers and service plates are disposable. **Corrected On-Site**

12/10/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bar, replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Splash guard needed, prep table/Scrap dish area.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tech person was called and fix it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

7/22/2015 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5

No Violations Were Observed

5/22/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law, WIF, Commisary.

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at the Pasta carving station, buffet line. This station is closed during inspection.

5/21/2015 | 19 Violations | Rating 2.25/5

Basic - Build-up of rust like substance inside utensils drawer, cleaned, Corrected on site.

Basic - Ceiling tile with holes, Bar.

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law, WIF, Commisary.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, bar.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaned, Corrected on site.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Changed to 400 ppms, **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ribs 47 f, sauce 51 f, COMM WIC, Discarded, **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Sauce 51 f, ribs 47 f, 5 gallons, 5 pounds, Commissary WIC, food discarded, See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands, **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 2 live roaches found near ice bin, Bar.

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Washed **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by dish cart, moved out of the way, Corrected on site.

Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, restrooms.

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at the Pasta carving station, buffet line. This station is closed during inspection.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, sanitizer, bottle labeled, **Corrected On-Site**

9/9/2014 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, DM area.COS

Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.

Basic - Grease/ debris accumulated under cooking equipment and on storage shelfs, cooks line.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside ice/soda dispenser machine, COS.

Intermediate - Employee handwash sink needs to be designated, soap and paper towels available, handwash signs posted, salad room area, COS.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**

4/8/2014 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.75/5

Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt inside storage cabinets under ice bin/coffee station area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, bar.

Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Lights out, RIC, Rif.

High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser, Windex, corrected on site.

10/16/2013 | 5 Violations | Rating 4/5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, can opener rusted.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Interior of beer cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

3/20/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine, bar

Basic - Sanitizer solution not up to code, Dishmachine, Use 3 compartment while fixed.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Interior of cooler soiled with accumulation of lime residue, bar.

High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area, extermination in progress, provide report in 24 hours via fax 954- 956-5699 or e-mail.

8/9/2012 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5

Observed ice scoop improperly stored. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Use 3 compartment sink while fixed.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Bar, Use 3 compartment sink while fixed.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Observed interior of Beer cooler soiled w glass soiled with residue.

Observed debris accumulated on Bar floor.

3/29/2012 | 11 Violations | Rating 3/5

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk walk in Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.roasted peppers walk in Corrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.zucchini freezer Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.fruit salad reach in/voluntarily discarded Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.turned on Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.80 degrees Corrected On Site.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.sanitizer Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Pull station for fire suppression system not properly identified/labeled. For reporting purposes only.blocked chef corrected blocking.

8/23/2011 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cheese/cottage cheese walk in Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic in oil. 71 degrees out one hour.

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.cooked chicken Corrected On Site.

Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.need additional sneeze guards.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.

1/24/2011 | 16 Violations | Rating 3.5/5

Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.pour bottle

Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.bulk storage

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood light shield over grill

Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.should be handle up/buffet

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar

Ceiling tile missing.not properly positioned

Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.true reach in

Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.line

Light not functioning.hood

Light not functioning.multiple lights out/hoof

Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.sanitizer on prep table

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

8/18/2010 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5

Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.fish/bread wic

Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.fries/chicken raw rif

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.2nd one

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

2/17/2009 | 16 Violations | Rating 1/5

Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation

Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking

Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)

8/21/2008 | 8 Violations | Rating 3.75/5

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can in front

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.has can on it

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.2nd at bar

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dairy

Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.abc on floor

Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.