EMPIRE LOUNGE & PIZZERIA Inspection – April 25, 2024

High Priority 1

#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area.

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair at dishwasher area.

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 120°F at stove. Operator turned on the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some aluminum single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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