Nello's Cucina Italiana

There was no prepared sanitizer solution behind the bar.

Cleaning cloths were observed in use and on the counter, rather than soaking in an approved sanitizer solution, behind the bar. These were moved to a sanitizer solution at the request of the PHI.

There was a container of rag eggs sitting out at 18C on the prep line, as well as 1.5 large containers of cut and washed romaine lettuce at 20-25C. Neither food item had time stamps to ensure they were only being left out in the danger zone for <2 hours. The eggs were immediately moved to the cooler, and the larger, full container of lettuce was as well. The smaller portion of lettuce could be used within the time limit. Education was provided on the need for time labelling moving forward, and putting out less product at a time.

Hand sink closest to dishwasher was obstructed at time of inspected; it was covered with a piece of metal sheeting cut to size to create additional counter space. Educated Operator on why this was not acceptable and why this sink is required. Metal piece was removed at the request of the PHI.

Sections of flooring in the dry goods room, near the hot water tank, near the exterior door, under and surrounding the dishwashing area, are damaged and require repair or replacement to ensure they are smooth, impervious-to-moisture and easy to clean.

A large section of baseboard is missing along the wall running behind the ice maker machine.

There are unfinished wood shelves in both of the dry goods areas, which must be painted or sealed to ensure they are smooth, impervious-to-moisture, and easy to clean., , There is damage to the shelves behind the cooking line which must be repaired.

There are sections of the wall behind the ice maker (upper and lower) that are damaged and no longer smooth, impervious-to-moisture, nor easy to clean., , There are also large sections of the walls surrounding the chest freezer in the dry goods area, and near the back exterior door, which are damaged and no longer smooth, impervious-to-moisture, nor easy to clean.

Shelving inside the bar coolers used for juice, garnishes, and other food items, are constructed of wood and show signs of absorption. These can no longer be cleaned and must be finished or replaced to ensure they are smooth, impervious-to-moisture and easy to clean.

There was observable pink slime in the ice maker. It must be emptied out, scrubbed, sanitized with a 100-ppm chlorine bleach solution, and rinsed prior to being used again.