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Restaurant inspection: Lack of hot water and water pressure closes winery
Jan 13-17
GREEN
Dave’s High Desert Grill, 5200 Eubank NE (Jan. 13)
Lindo Mexico Grill & Seafood, 5220 Eubank NE (Jan. 13)
God’s Warehouse, 8011 Central NE (Jan. 14)
Gather Social House, 3128 Central SW (Jan. 15)
Madcrema, 1108 Broadway NE (Jan. 15)
Voo Doo Pies and Pints, 1401 Second St. SW (Jan. 16)
Dripline Bar, 1320 Second St. NW (Jan. 16)
Speedway, 6100 San Mateo NE (Jan. 16)
Mission Winery, 3423 Central NE (Jan. 17)
Starbucks, 6600 Menaul NE (Jan. 13)
M’tuccis Bar Roma — Bar, 3222 Central SE (Jan 13)
M’tuccis Bar Roma — Teddy Roes, 3222 Central SE (Jan 13)
Flying Star, 8001 Menaul NE (Jan. 16)
Golden Corral, 2701 Coors NW (Jan. 17)
Hotel Albuquerque, Q Bar, 800 Rio Grande NW (Jan. 16)
McDonald’s, 6221 Riverside Plaza NW (Jan. 16)
Flora, 1909 Bellamah NW (Jan. 13)
Speedway, 1524 Coors NW (Jan. 15)
Bosque Baking Co., 922 Coal SW (Jan. 17)
Damacios Bar and Tapas, 722 Central SW (Jan. 17)
YELLOW
Voo Doo Pies and Pints, 1401 Second St. SW (Jan. 16)
Starbucks, 6600 Menaul NE (Jan. 13)
M’tuccis Bar Roma — Bar, 3222 Central SE (Jan. 13)
M’tuccis Bar Roma — Kitchen, 3222 Central SE (Jan. 13)
New Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 9550 Sage SW (Jan. 13)
Damacios Bar and Tapas, 722 Central SW (Jan. 17)
RED
Gather Social House, 3128 Central SW (Jan. 15)
Facility using reduced oxygen packaging under without a variance and not controlling for the growth and toxin formation of Clostridium botulinum and the growth ofListeria monoctogenes. Facility performing cook-chill or sous vide without implementing a training program for employees. Food items in cold holding unit measuring above 41° Fahrenheit. Quaternary ammonium compound solution utilized to sanitize food contact surfaces failing to meet parameters to adequately achieve sanitization. Food-contact surface with the buildup of soil residues. Containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials taken from bulk supplies not properly labeled or identified. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in a manner that has the potential to contaminate food. Employee wearing unapproved jewelry while preparing food. Food employee with an improper drink. Food employee without proper hair restraint. Two compartment prep sink faucet is not maintained in good repair or is not repaired by law. Food employee touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention and other requirements of the Food Code and local ordinances. No testing kit or other device to measure the concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution. Food improperly slacking to moderate the temperature.
Result: Downgrade
Mission Winery, 3423 Central NE (Jan. 16)
Insuffient water pressure. Insufficient hot water.
Result: Immediate closure
Little Caesars, 2801 Eubank NE (Jan. 17)
Ready-to-eat time and temperature controlled for safety food prepared and held within the establishment with no date marking indicators. Employee personal items stored incorrectly. Food that is not readily and unmistakably recognized removed from original packaging without proper labeling or identification. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in a manner that has the potential to contaminate food. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in a manner that has the potential to contaminate food. Soiled mop not in use, stored directly on the floor. Inadequate air gap at janitor sink. Drain in janitor sink is not maintained in good repair or is not repaired by law. Food stored improperly where it was exposed to contamination from splash, dust, or other contamination. No person in charge was designated.
Result: Immediate closure.
Flying Star, 8001 Menaul NE (Jan. 17)
Hood ventilation system inadequately collecting grease and condensation allowing for accumulation and drips to occur. Facility in operation without any sanitizer available during operation in food prep areas and nonfood prep areas. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials taken from bulk supplies not properly labeled or identified. Poisonous or toxic materials stored in a manner that has the potential to contaminate utensils. Observed food employee not wash hands when required. Handwashing sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils with use for non-time/temperature controlled for safety food during a pause in use stored incorrectly. Nonfood contact surface with the build up of soil residues. Employee wearing unapproved jewelry while preparing food. Inadequate air gap at floor drain under three compartment sink. Food stored improperly less than six (6) inches off the floor
Result: Downgrade
Ho Ho, 3211 Coors SW (Jan. 17)
Inadequate amount of lighting. Equipment food-contact surface with the buildup of soil residues. Ready-to-eat time and temperature controlled for safety food held within the establishment inappropriately marked. Facility did not provide a designated area for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco products. Handwashing fixtures with the buildup of soil residues. Food scoops stored improperly. Build up and debris on the Floors and drains and under food equipment and sinks at the time of inspection. Food not protected from contamination during storage by not being covered in a containers. Single-service articles 3 cases stored on the floor at the time of inspection. Single-service articles 3 cases stored on the floor at the time of inspection