Friday, December 7, 2018

Restaurant inspection: Cross-contamination hazards, fruit flies and napping employee noted - Knoxville News Sentinel

The following restaurants were recently evaluated by the Knox County Health Department. Restaurant scores may change with follow-up visits. For more information on health scores, visit http://apps.health.tn.gov/EHInspections.

Perfect score

Nama Downtown Sushi Bar, 506 S. Gay St: 100

M&M BBQ Catering and Take Out, 1039 Summerwod Road: 100

Cinnaholic, 9450 S. Northshore Drive: 100

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 6100 Kingston Pike: 100

Turkish Market and Deli, 8078 Kingston Pike: 100

Wild Love Bake House, 1625 N. Central St.: 100

The Press Room, 730 N. Broadway: 100

Drink, 215 Brookview Centre Way: 100

Saddle Bags Bar & Grill, 8503 Old Rutledge Pike: 100

Marco's Pizza, 7327 Clinton Highway: 100

Salsarita's, 570 E. Emory Road: 100

Panda House, 9209 Middlebrook Pike: 100

Applebee's, 5316 Central Avenue Pike: 100

Dunkin' Donuts, 4466 Western Ave.: 100

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Violations

China Lee, 8643 Middlebrook Pike. Violations: Shrimp found thawing in bucket of water resting in mop sink; internal thermometers were absent in some freezers; ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen need to be cleaned; ceiling in women's restroom is peeling and needs repair: 95 

Oliver Royale, 5 Market Square. Violations: Pork belly and steak were being held at temperatures conducive to dangerous bacteria growth: 95

Just 1 More Bar, 9355 Kingston Pike. Violations: Raw beef stored above ready-to-eat foods; multiple food items were missing labels; microwave is dirty with food debris; current restaurant permit is not posted; toilet paper in women's restroom not on holder: 95

Dine-A-Mite Diner, 611 Winona St. Violations: Employee drink stored on prep counter without lid: 95

Surin of Thailand, 6213 Kingston Pike. Violations: Employee was portioning ready-to-eat food product without wearing gloves: 95

Bearden Brickyard, 7928 Homberg Drive. Violations: Toxic items stored over kitchen equipment, which is a cross-contamination hazard: 95

Stock & Barrel, 35 Market Square. Violations: Employee was drinking from open container in warewashing area; wiping cloths were not being stored in sanitizer: 94

Calhoun Restaurant, 10020 Kingston Pike. Violations: Employee drank from cup without washing hands afterward; employee items were improperly stored above food: 94

Wendy's, 2401 Chapman Highway. Violations: No paper towels available at front-line hand sink; buildup found on interior top of microwave; sleeves of drinks were being stored on floor in back area; open bags of food stored in freezer were left uncovered: 94

Cru Bistro, 141 S. Gay St. Violations: Vegetable soup being held at temperatures conducive to bacteria growth; cutting boards found to be grooved and stained: 94

Kabuki Restaurant, 10901 Parkside Drive. Violations: Cut lettuce resting on prep unit was being held at temperatures conducive to dangerous bacteria growth; water in dishwater not hot enough for sanitization. Should be at least 120 degrees: 94

Zaxby's, 607 E. Emory Road. Violations: Heavy debris found on stored equipment in dish area; thermometer missing in reach-in cooler on prep line; toilet paper stored on prep table near handsink: 93

O'Charley's, 117 Cedar Lane. Violations: Fruit flies and flies present within the restaurant; food debris and hair found on stored plates ready for service; no sanitizer present in dishwasher: 93 

Bella Roma Pizza, 7817 Oak Ridge Highway. Violations: Dish machine not sanitizing properly; employee food not labeled as such; walk-in cooler being held together by duct tape; wall and ceiling in women's restroom needs to be repaired. men's restroom smelled of urine and wall next to urinal needs to be repaired; hole in kitchen wall near oven needs to be repaired: 92

Yummy Yummy Teriyaki, 4409 Chapman Highway. Violations: Raw eggs found stored over ready-to-eat foods which is a cross-contamination danger; damp cloths were stored on sink instead of in sanitizer; cardboard was being used as shelf liner; cutting board at prep sink is scored and needs replacing: 91

Potrillos Taqueria & Neveria, 11151 C&D Kingston Pike: Violations: Cooked beans were not being held at proper temperatures; improper date marking on some food items; water in dishwasher not being held at 120 degrees during cycle; water in dipper well cannot be completely drained: 90

Lotus Garden, 460 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Violations: Raw chicken stored above cut carrots; severe ice buildup in freezer above refrigerator and exterior walk-in freezer; walk-in freezer unable to close. Needs gasket replaced; thermometers absent from freezers; spoon for rice was being stored in water at a temperature conducive to dangerous bacteria growth; ceiling tiles and roof of restaurant need repairing: 90

Foundry, 747 W. Jackson Ave. Violations: Can opener had black oxidized buildup on blade; foods were absent of date marking; employee food was stored with consumer products: 89

Bida Saigon, 8078 Kingston Pike. Violations: Employee observed not washing hands as needed; employee drink was stored next to food and kitchen equipment which is a cross-contamination hazard; raw pork was stored next to mung bean sprouts which is a cross-contamination hazard; cardboard used to line equipment had heavy buildup: 89

Tupelo Honey Cafe, 1 Market Square. Violations: Rice, beans, vegetables, potatoes, and pork being held at temperatures conducive to dangerous bacteria growth; leaking handsink needs repair: 88

Tandur Indian Kitchen, 6502 Kingston Pike. Violations: Employee drinks stored over prep table while employee was prepping chicken; spray bottles with yellow liquid not labeled properly; foods in walk-in cooler left uncovered which is a cross-contamination hazard: 88

Bombay Palace, 10901 Parkside Drive. Violations: Raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler which is a cross-contamination danger; cooked vegetables were being held at temperatures dangerous to bacteria growth; no date mark found on cheese; ready-to-eat foods were stored on newspaper uncovered with no sneeze protection over dessert bar; no hot water available at dish sink: 87

Babalu Tacos and Tapas, 412 S. Gay St. Violations: Food slicer and can opener found dirty; black beans were being held at temperatures conducive to dangerous bacteria growth; items with old date mark still in walk-in cooler; wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; clean utensils were being stored in dirty container; food debris was spattered onto soap dispenser and handsink on cook line: 86

Bistro by the Tracks, 215 Brookview Centre Way. Violations: Food slicer and sous-vide vacuum sealer were being stored dirty; build-up found on shelving near grill/fryer station; build-up found on lids of bulk products; no documentation available to show employees properly trained on HACCP food safety program: 83

China Pearl, 115 Brooklawn St. Violations: Mayonnaise was being stored next to bleach which is a cross-contamination hazard; dirty equipment found within kitchen area; raw eggs were stored over ready-to-eat noodles which is a cross-contamination hazard; no date marking on ready-to-eat foods; unwashed produce was stored above ready-to-eat produce which is a cross-contamination hazard; water in dishwasher not at proper temperatures: 82

El Mariachi Loco, 603 E. Emory Road. Violations: Employee found napping on storage rack in storage area; improper storage of food in walk-in freezer; foods were being held at improper temperatures; employee food was stored in reach-in cooler; walk-in cooler was found to be leaking water; walk-in cooler not holding foods at proper temperature; employee phone and keys were stored improperly: 81

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