Verdis Italian Rest Improves its Sanitary Rating

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking used.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef & chicken in dishmachine room.

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

Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored ontop of raw chicken in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauce in walkin cooler.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. open bag of flour.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt, garlic powder.

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

Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Prep sink in kitchen .

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink.

Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Household roach spray.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. household roach spray on floor mixer.

Critical - Violation: 02-22-1Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in reachin and walkin. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1Observed food stored on floor, torn bag with flour.

Critical - Violation: 12B-06-1Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area, by coffee station, ashes and remnants of cigarettes in ashtrays.

Violation: 14-30-1Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates and bowls.

Violation: 14-37-1Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Violation: 14-51-1Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, garbage bags used to store ready to eat rolls/breads.

Violation: 15-31-1Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.

Violation: 15-32-1Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.

Critical - Violation: 22-27-1Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves on wall and table next to icemachine, cart in kitchen area, cutting boards.

Violation: 23-03-1Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, cooking equipment.

Violation: 23-07-1Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, Beverage Air reachin cooler.

Violation: 25-06-1Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, tin foil containers infront of cookline.

Critical - Violation: 31-09-1Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 32-15-1No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 32-16-1Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 32-17-1Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 32-22-1Observed objectionable odors in ladies' bathroom.

Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1Observed dead roaches on premises, 5 in water by steamtable next to icemachine, numerous in light shield over reachin cooler next to icemachine, 1 on wall next to shelves in dishwashing area.This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.

Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 6 moist in reachin cooler infront of cookline with ready to eat foods, 4 on shelf by coffee station, over 25 moist on food packages, saucers and tomato cans in upstairs dry food storage room in kitchen area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.

Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 on counter next to icemachine infront of prep area, 5 on shelves next to icemachine, 1 on wall infront of reachin cooler next to dining room area, 1 on cookline, 6 on wall by handwashing sink in kitchen.This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.

Violation: 36-10-1Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, in dining room.

Violation: 36-13-1Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

Violation: 37-05-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.

Violation: 37-06-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.

Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling tiles water stained.

Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling in disrepair in dishwashing area, and in kitchen.

Violation: 40-01-1No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

Critical - Violation: 41A-04-1Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household roach and ant spray in dishwashing area.

Critical - Violation: 41A-08-1Observed toxic item stored on shelf next to and above sanitized containers in dishwashing area.

Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 2/2/11.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in reachin and walkin. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor, torn bag with flour.

Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area, by coffee station, ashes and remnants of cigarettes in ashtrays.

Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates and bowls.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, garbage bags used to store ready to eat rolls/breads.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.

Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves on wall and table next to icemachine, cart in kitchen area, cutting boards.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue by wait station.

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, cooking equipment.

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, Beverage Air reachin cooler.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, tin foil containers infront of cookline.

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.

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

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen.

Critical - Observed objectionable odors in ladies' bathroom.

Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises, 5 in water by steamtable next to icemachine, numerous in light shield over reachin cooler next to icemachine, 1 on wall next to shelves in dishwashing area.This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.

Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 6 moist in reachin cooler infront of cookline with ready to eat foods, 4 on shelf by coffee station, over 25 moist on food packages, saucers and tomato cans in upstairs dry food storage room in kitchen area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.

Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 on counter next to icemachine infront of prep area, 5 on shelves next to icemachine, 1 on wall infront of reachin cooler next to dining room area, 1 on cookline, 6 on wall by handwashing sink in kitchen.This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.

Critical - Observed small flying insects by wait station next to icemachine.

Critical - Observed the presence of insects, other pests in ready to eat sauce on steamtable. (Operator discard). Corrected On Site.

Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, in dining room.

Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.

Observed ceiling tiles water stained.

Observed ceiling in disrepair in dishwashing area, and in kitchen.

No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household roach and ant spray in dishwashing area.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored on shelf next to and above sanitized containers in dishwashing area.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 2/2/11.

Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Throughout

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bread area.

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

Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Walkin cooler fans.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Booths.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves by ice machine

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side of fryers

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side of stove.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda holster.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over steam table

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Carpet soaked with water. Beside ice machine

Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer

Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Fryer

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Squid.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over lasagna.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Lamb over chicken

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish rack.

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dish machine.

Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Where trays are stored.

Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go container not inverted.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler

Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler. All cooked foods.

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

Shelves constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves rusted.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Violation: 02-22-1Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walkin cooler.

Violation: 15-31-1Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelves on steamtable table in kitchen.

Violation: 15-39-2Hood drip tray not pitched to drain into metal container. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Violation: 17-07-1No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Critical - Violation: 22-20-1Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Violation: 23-03-1Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, piping behind cookline.

Violation: 23-05-1Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, blocks of ice in walkin freezer and inside light shields in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 31-11-1Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, soap and papertowel dispenser at 3 compartment sink.

Critical - Violation: 32-15-1No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in kitchen.

Violation: 36-12-1Floors not constructed easily cleanable, in kitchen.

Violation: 37-13-1Observed hole in ceiling, in kitchen.

Violation: 39-05-2Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 39-06-1Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 45-02-2Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed, dusty. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Violation: 47-16-2Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by rear door. For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 51-11-1Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1Observed expired Food Manager Certification-1/20/08. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/09.

Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/09.

Critical - Violation: 02-22-1Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walkin cooler.

Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, cakes between shelves uncovered by wait station.

Critical - Violation: 08A-19-1Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, flour.

Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1Observed food stored on floor, bag with onions.

Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, cakes by wait station and in walkin cooler.

Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, with rte eggplants in walkin cooler.

Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 12B-06-1Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area, in dishwashing area.

Violation: 14-37-1Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Violation: 15-31-1Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelves on steamtable table in kitchen.

Violation: 15-39-2Hood drip tray not pitched to drain into metal container. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Violation: 17-07-1No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Critical - Violation: 22-17-1Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Violation: 22-20-1Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Violation: 23-03-1Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, piping behind cookline.

Violation: 23-05-1Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, blocks of ice in walkin freezer and inside light shields in kitchen.

Violation: 24-06-1Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in storage room upstairs on floor, (room in disarray).

Violation: 29-08-1Plumbing system in disrepair, handwashing sink in kitchen, next to steamtable.

Critical - Violation: 31-09-1Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 31-11-1Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, soap and papertowel dispenser at 3 compartment sink.

Critical - Violation: 32-15-1No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in kitchen.

Violation: 36-12-1Floors not constructed easily cleanable, in kitchen.

Violation: 37-05-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in dishwashing area.

Violation: 37-06-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, in kitchen.

Violation: 37-07-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, in kitchen.

Violation: 37-13-1Observed hole in ceiling, in kitchen.

Violation: 39-05-2Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 39-06-1Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 45-02-2Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed, dusty. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Violation: 47-05-2Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use, in kitchen next to exit sign. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Violation: 47-16-2Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by rear door. For reporting purposes only.

Violation: 51-11-1Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1Observed expired Food Manager Certification-1/20/08. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/09.

Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/09.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by rear door. For reporting purposes only.

Floors not constructed easily cleanable, in kitchen.

Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, cakes between shelves uncovered by wait station.

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in kitchen.

Hood drip tray not pitched to drain into metal container. For reporting purposes only.

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

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in kitchen.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/09.

Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use, in kitchen next to exit sign. For reporting purposes only.

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, piping behind cookline.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in storage room upstairs on floor, (room in disarray).

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, with rte eggplants in walkin cooler.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area, in dishwashing area.

Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification-1/20/08. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/09.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag with onions.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, in kitchen.

Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, soap and papertowel dispenser at 3 compartment sink.

Observed hole in ceiling, in kitchen.

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelves on steamtable table in kitchen.

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, blocks of ice in walkin freezer and inside light shields in kitchen.

Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 17 moist in dry storage area ontop of cans with tomato sauce and artichoke hearts. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/08.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, flour.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, cakes by wait station and in walkin cooler.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, in kitchen.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in dishwashing area.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, in kitchen.

Plumbing system in disrepair, handwashing sink in kitchen, next to steamtable.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in walkin cooler.

Critical - Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed, dusty. For reporting purposes only.

Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.

Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.