Mangal Grill

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Bar handwash station is lacking a paper towel dispenser. [CA] Single-use paper towels shall be provided in dispensers.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature of True 2 door preparation cooler measured at 52F. No PHF's stored in unit. [CA] Refrigeration units must be capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41°F or below. Repair or remove refrigeration unit.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

1) Dust accumulation on fan guard at the walk in cooler. 2) Accumulation of dust, grime, and food debris observed on: shelves, walls, and cooking equipment throughout kitchen and back preparation area. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Employee belongings stored throughout dry storage room. [CA] Personal belongings shall be stored in a designated area that will prevent the potential contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

No cold water available at preparation sink. Per operator, work order will be placed. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided at all times.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop stored on soiled surface of ice machine. [CA] Ensure food contact surfaces are clean at all times. [COS] Operator washed ice scoop and stored it in a metal container.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1) Multiple drain flies observed in back preparation area. 2) Multiple dead cockroaches observed on glue trap near dry storage room. No live cockroach activity observed. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Routinely replace glue traps.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Clogged floor sink below preparation sink. Water is draining very slowly. Per operator, work order will be placed. [CA] Repair clogged floor sink and maintain in good condition. [SA] Preparation sink will not be used until floor sink is repaired and cold water is available.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.