The Thirsty Gnome

Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs

Observed make-table to not be at a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Establishment has other means of cold holding. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 21-30 DAYS***

Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Observed 3 spray bottles to not be labeled stored next to serving window. Person in charge labeled spray bottles at time of inspection.

Mops not allowed to air dry after use

Observed mop not allowed to air dry stored inside mop bucket next to mop sink.

RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.

Observed multiple containers with food to not have any date labels stored inside walk-in cooler. Person in charge date marked containers a time of inspection.

Package Integrity - Food packages were not in good condition and did not appear to protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.

Observed 1 dented can stored on storage rack next to ware washing shelfs. Person in charge discarded can at time of inspection.

Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing

Observed multiple plastic containers wet stacked on ware washing shelf.

Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees

Observed 1 employee handling food with no beard guard in kitchen area.

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

Observed build-up on vent covers throughout kitchen area.