CONTESSA

Violations (15)

• 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site

  Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

  High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler next to stand mixer: eggs over cream sauce. Observed raw meat all mixture over cooked potato in walk in cooler. Operator corrected order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

  High Priority

• 03A-02-5Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: vodka sauce (70F - Cold Holding); marinara (71F - Cold Holding). As per chef, less than 2 hours. Inspector instructed items to be placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

  High Priority

• 29-42-4Critical

  Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

  High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter, no breaker.

  High Priority

• 10-05-5Critical

  In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line.

  High Priority

• 12A-25-4CriticalCorrected on site

  12A-25-4

  High Priority - Observed employee rub sweat off face with shoulder and continue at cook line. Inspector spoke to cook about proper handwashing techniques, cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

  High Priority

• 14-69-4

  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

  Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

  Basic

• 10-07-4

  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across hand sink on cook line.

  Basic

• 14-33-4

  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

  Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in bar.

  Basic

• 01C-03-4

  Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

  Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment using mussels for stock to make specific dish on menu, tags not written with last day of sale of sauce. Inspector went over process of tag keeping with chef.

  Intermediate

• 16-21-4

  Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

  Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed main dish machine exterior soiled.

  Basic

• 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site

  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

  Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored on hand sink in bar. Operator removed tray during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

  Intermediate

• 36-34-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

  Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.

  Basic

• 14-74-7

  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

  Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 1 reach in across grill with ambient temp of 56F. TCS foods stored inside were just prepped less than 1 hour as per chef. Inspector asked chef to place items on ice and call in technician. **Corrective Action Taken**

  Basic

• 40-06-5

  Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

  Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed charging card on dry rack above garlic.

  Basic

• 14-11-5

  Equipment in poor repair.

  Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in ice machine.

  Basic