Utopia Lounge and Restaurant

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed failure to display the food service permit. I advised the PIC to have the document displayed for the public to view it. 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed food utensils on the floor in the mob sink. A food filter was lying in the mob sink in the kitchen. I advised the PIC that the mob sink is only for the mob and nothing else. She removed the food filter. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed that the microwave, the kitchen walls and the refrigerators exterior were stained with food residues and debris. The PIC shall clean them. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed several bottles and containers in establishment without labeling. COS: PIC place labels on previously unlabeled containers. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed doors of RIC with food buildup on the handles and interior doors. CA: PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the surfaces of the non-food contact items. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.