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amen

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sewnfool wrote: Energetic is interesting and I guess that is why I can shamelessly put in a plug here so that we are not lumped into the "in the back door, sell out the front"

 ....That is why EVERY salad we serve at Ding a ling Deli is HOMEMADE and fresh from scratch ... and every scramble or omelette is real egg and not a mix.  Our sausage gravy actually has sausage in it ...  and you should try the soups that are fresh every morning.  We pride oursleves on fresh and clean - please don't lump us in with processed.   We do buy products from SYSCO, but to use as scratch or base and build on every day.
I would not lump every resurant that buys from CBI or Sysco together. They supply many items used by some of the finest resurants. Paper supplies, condoments, and ingrediants that all resturants need. Brand name items that we use in our homes as well. But there are some resurants in town that try to get buy using their prepackaged items too, and call it home cooking. Like the Clock, and a couple of local nonchain resurants in town as well. Ding a Ling you guys do a great job, and are a true bennifit to our community. Love what your doing, and thank you for doing it so well.

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 Posted: Mon Sep 14th, 2009 04:26 pm
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Energetic is interesting and I guess that is why I can shamelessly put in a plug here so that we are not lumped into the "in the back door, sell out the front"

 ....That is why EVERY salad we serve at Ding a ling Deli is HOMEMADE and fresh from scratch ... and every scramble or omelette is real egg and not a mix.  Our sausage gravy actually has sausage in it ...  and you should try the soups that are fresh every morning.  We pride oursleves on fresh and clean - please don't lump us in with processed.   We do buy products from SYSCO, but to use as scratch or base and build on every day.

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photoshooter wrote: yes,   no one is that energetic. it is so easy to have it delivered to the back door to sell it out the front door. other towns might do it that way, but not here.

What?  Sysco, and CBI deliver to every resurant in this town. It is all in what the resturants buy from them that matters. Prepacakaged heat and eat, or unprepared.

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yes,   no one is that energetic. it is so easy to have it delivered to the back door to sell it out the front door. other towns might do it that way, but not here.

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4string wrote: Vigilance wrote: For an all around non-specialty place to eat, the Clock's right up near the top.
I'd rather eat a TV dinner than at the Clock. Same thing.


I agree, everything there is Sysco frozen foods.  I'd like to see a restaurant that isn't specific to a type/genre of food and uses fresh/local ingredients, is that to much to ask?

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Vigilance wrote: For an all around non-specialty place to eat, the Clock's right up near the top.
I'd rather eat a TV dinner than at the Clock. Same thing.

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Kitchen goes non stop. Last night fried gator, salad, not for me, but the rest of family loves it.
this morning, fried potatoes, eggs, onion all mixed together.  when it is all done, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.  toast, on the side. Milk served in frozen glasses.
Yesterday morn-same thing. add pound of bacon. wonder why I am fat?

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still like our home the best



what time the dinner rush start?

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still like our home the best

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 Posted: Sat Sep 12th, 2009 10:41 pm
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For an all around non-specialty place to eat, the Clock's right up near the top.

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Cuckoo wrote: :?went t o top of the lake for breakfast, had biscuits and gravy, was cold, eggs were hard, and much to expensive, moms is the one, good food ,low prices and is hot

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I do not believe in pushing religion on any one, and I do not believe in preaching to people about it either. But you know what,   You just have to believe in something and have Faith. The way our country is going to hell in a handbasket lately I keep the faith and pray a lot.  I do not believe they should be taking" In God We Trust off "off;) our money. I do not believe they should ban prayer, its every ones right just as it is to not pray or believe. Personally I believe its better to live and let live and for me that means Believing in God and thankful I have something to Believe in.;)

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Maria 's cuban food everyone should give it a try. really good food. she use to be at trading post flea market in the big restaurant there, I am glad she will be in Treasure Island now.  ;)

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I do not like the airport rest. they have new owners too and guess what if you want grits with your breakfast they cost extra.  never in the south have I ever heard of this.;)

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OMG !! did someone post all of these inspections on  my post? maybe I cannot read this page correctly yet as I just joined in not long ago (bored and taxed enough) in Okeechobee.  So what about these violations? is this listing about cowboys? I can hardly believe all of this. maybe it sounds worse than it is. I have ate there a number of times and loved the food, and the place always appeared clean even the restrooms. They always have such a crowd too. A place thats bad generally shows by the completely empty parking lot. Can anyone explain these violations that are posted? was this cowboys or the old RJGators? I really did not like that place. Their food was always bad when I went there once or twice. ;)

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Thedesigndiva wrote: 4string wrote: Thedesigndiva wrote: 4string wrote: Today feels like a 5 Guys day to me. I have been sticking close to my Doctor Ordered Diet for awhile now. I need Beef. Get to work Diva I'm on my way....

LOL..... I'll be there at FIVE !!!!  I  have been working 6  days a week lately..WHOOOOHOO and having fun !!!!! See ya then....

Hugs

Diva :cool:
Watching the Gators play right now...MANDATED BY THE KID....hahahahaha

Oh you will miss me then I get off at 2pm by the time I get the kids will be there around 2:30 or 3:00 (depending on how ready the X has the kids.) I combine lunch and dinner on Sat. Feed the kids some thing later at night but thats it for me.

Well dang it......here's your cyber hug all the same....

Diva  :cool:  ;) 


LOL thanks...can always use a hug ;)

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4string wrote: Thedesigndiva wrote: 4string wrote: Today feels like a 5 Guys day to me. I have been sticking close to my Doctor Ordered Diet for awhile now. I need Beef. Get to work Diva I'm on my way....

LOL..... I'll be there at FIVE !!!!  I  have been working 6  days a week lately..WHOOOOHOO and having fun !!!!! See ya then....

Hugs

Diva :cool:
Watching the Gators play right now...MANDATED BY THE KID....hahahahaha

Oh you will miss me then I get off at 2pm by the time I get the kids will be there around 2:30 or 3:00 (depending on how ready the X has the kids.) I combine lunch and dinner on Sat. Feed the kids some thing later at night but thats it for me.

Well dang it......here's your cyber hug all the same....

Diva  :cool:  ;) 

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Thedesigndiva wrote: 4string wrote: Today feels like a 5 Guys day to me. I have been sticking close to my Doctor Ordered Diet for awhile now. I need Beef. Get to work Diva I'm on my way....

LOL..... I'll be there at FIVE !!!!  I  have been working 6  days a week lately..WHOOOOHOO and having fun !!!!! See ya then....

Hugs

Diva :cool:
Watching the Gators play right now...MANDATED BY THE KID....hahahahaha

Oh you will miss me then I get off at 2pm by the time I get the kids will be there around 2:30 or 3:00 (depending on how ready the X has the kids.) I combine lunch and dinner on Sat. Feed the kids some thing later at night but thats it for me.

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4string wrote: Today feels like a 5 Guys day to me. I have been sticking close to my Doctor Ordered Diet for awhile now. I need Beef. Get to work Diva I'm on my way....

LOL..... I'll be there at FIVE !!!!  I  have been working 6  days a week lately..WHOOOOHOO and having fun !!!!! See ya then....

Hugs

Diva :cool:
Watching the Gators play right now...MANDATED BY THE KID....hahahahaha

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Today feels like a 5 Guys day to me. I have been sticking close to my Doctor Ordered Diet for awhile now. I need Beef. Get to work Diva I'm on my way....

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Los Cocos red sauce tastes like speghetti sauce .

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Los Coco's is ok, but every thing taste the same. I like the new Mexican place better. Pueblo Viejo It is more MexiCali than Tex-Mex. Not every thing is covered in red sauce. The Burrito Azteca is exelent. The service is much quicker, and friendlier in my opinion too. Los Coco's was good till Pueblo Viejo came to town.

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I dont know about anyone else , but i LOVE Los Cocos :D

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We become so materially consumed, we tend to forget it is or good health, family and God that makes our life worthwhile.

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Oh yes, I sure do that!  I leave my husband working on the houses and I go to town on my regular route checking out places! I really enjoy the friendly people and the great customer service (compared to here). Love to go to the rodeos, animal auctions too!  And the sky at night, funny here you barely see stars in the sky at night because everything is so lit up, but there I sit on the porch at night and stare at the stars and listen to the bugs, funny how sometimes we take the little things for granted 

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While you are here, there are many local business who would more than welcome you to shop at their stores, and offer many fine items for purchase.  Antiques, clothes, consignments, hardware, appliances, cabinets, pizza, gun shops, Bible stores, portraits, furniture. Prices are comparable to many of the big chains, who literally try to out do the locals, but small stores survive because of visitors and people who understand the service they receive from a small business.
So, give all of us a try, we love the business.

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5 guys is about 1 block north past the traffic light of 441 and 70 on the left and Skipjacks is off of 441 on the right hand side going north the street address is 104 SE 6th St. Hope this help,I'm not to good at giving direction. ;):D

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No sorry I don't know where that was, I pretty much only know the main road, Cowboys, Golden Coral, etc..  I still haven't seen where Five Guys is?  I'll have to ride around a little more next weekend when I come up. Usually just go to Wal-Mart &
Golden Coral LOL!  Funny I avoid going to WalMart here in Miami and wait until I go to Okeechobee to go to WalMart LOL.  It's just the crowds here and pretty much no one speaks English.  Even though I am a AMERICAN, my grandfathers heritage is American Indian and born and raised around Lake Okeechobee, I speak fluent spanish (because I live in Miami)  I just don't like going to places, including government offices and no one speak English.  Believe me, after being here I look forward to my weekend getaways to Okeechboee!

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carli wrote: Where is Skip Jacks? I'll have to try them during next weeks visit!
Do you know where Skips Bar B Que used to be? It is in that same building.

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Where is Skip Jacks? I'll have to try them during next weeks visit!

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I haven't been to Skip-Jacks yet, but some people have said that their fried clams are real good. Does anyone know if they are whole clams or strips?

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I don't want to know.. If the foods good and it don't kill me I eat it. Never survive in some of the other countries I have been to if you ask "whats in it" muchless want to see their latest health inspection.

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I didn't mean to single out any one resturant, it was just mentioned in the thread. All resturant inspections can be found on the DBPR web page on MyFlorida.com. There are so many and they're so big you couldn't post them all, but some folks want proof of what you say, so there's the proof.

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There are plenty of places that run Co-op ads. Get an oil change here, and save 10% on a whopper your next visit to BK. I agree with a separation of church and state, but a private business can do what they want. WW Lumber has religious quotes on there sign every week do I not shop there because of it? No,, if they have what I need that's where I go. Cowboy's is a good place to eat (like I have said I liked Skip's ribs better But!!!) and Skipjack's is great. Even I "the evil Atheist" won't not eat there because of religious views.

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Southerndawg wrote: Fritzi wrote: I see Sailfish means to insult me, not add discussion of facts as Photoshooter did IAW Forum rules.. Sticks and stones. I'm registered republican but aren't we all "real liberals" here on this forum? That meaning upstanding independents, practicing and advocating free speech, relying on facts rather than invective, superstition, prejudice and dogma? Heyll I just read a guy's comment he was happy Garrison Keillor had a stroke Sunday, hoping it would shut up that "lefty liberal." When did small town values become anathema as liberal? When did people begin falling for ultra right religious conservative politicos turning "liberal" into an epithet to demean opponents and engender fear instead of objective analysis? Nathan Hale, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, Jefferson = liberals. Your right they were liberals being liberals back then was totally different from what liberals are today. This is off topic but I am entitled to a response to your simplistic personal attack when all I was doing was suggesting that the RESTAURANT christian discount policy seemed to be in violation of the Anti-Discrimination in Public Accommodations policies just as much as if it had said Discount for Whites Today or the way signs in this town once said "No Colored". But then the ultra right religious conservative crowd might not object to that where "liberals" would. Done.if i insulted you i am sorry but normally liberals have an agenda, they attack, demonize them marginalize, make fun of everything that conservatives do, if you read the forum you will see that there people on here that make fun of religion or any thing else they don't agree with, to me there is nothing wrong with groups that get discounts, when i go to dunkin donuts i get  a 10% discount for being a senior, is that discrimination?

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Maybe I am just not getting it, but, if I owned a restaurant and would give discounts to folks who wore "purple" today, or brought in a coupon, or a church bulletin, then what difference does it make.?
If you don't wear purple- you pay full price, so on and so on.  I do not understand all the fuss.

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Fritzi wrote: I see Sailfish means to insult me, not add discussion of facts as Photoshooter did IAW Forum rules.. Sticks and stones. I'm registered republican but aren't we all "real liberals" here on this forum? That meaning upstanding independents, practicing and advocating free speech, relying on facts rather than invective, superstition, prejudice and dogma? Heyll I just read a guy's comment he was happy Garrison Keillor had a stroke Sunday, hoping it would shut up that "lefty liberal." When did small town values become anathema as liberal? When did people begin falling for ultra right religious conservative politicos turning "liberal" into an epithet to demean opponents and engender fear instead of objective analysis? Nathan Hale, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, Jefferson = liberals. Your right they were liberals being liberals back then was totally different from what liberals are today. This is off topic but I am entitled to a response to your simplistic personal attack when all I was doing was suggesting that the RESTAURANT christian discount policy seemed to be in violation of the Anti-Discrimination in Public Accommodations policies just as much as if it had said Discount for Whites Today or the way signs in this town once said "No Colored". But then the ultra right religious conservative crowd might not object to that where "liberals" would. Done.

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I see Sailfish means to insult me, not add discussion of facts as Photoshooter did IAW Forum rules.. Sticks and stones. I'm registered republican but aren't we all "real liberals" here on this forum? That meaning upstanding independents, practicing and advocating free speech, relying on facts rather than invective, superstition, prejudice and dogma? Heyll I just read a guy's comment he was happy Garrison Keillor had a stroke Sunday, hoping it would shut up that "lefty liberal." When did small town values become anathema as liberal? When did people begin falling for ultra right religious conservative politicos turning "liberal" into an epithet to demean opponents and engender fear instead of objective analysis? Nathan Hale, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, Jefferson = liberals. This is off topic but I am entitled to a response to your simplistic personal attack when all I was doing was suggesting that the RESTAURANT christian discount policy seemed to be in violation of the Anti-Discrimination in Public Accommodations policies just as much as if it had said Discount for Whites Today or the way signs in this town once said "No Colored". But then the ultra right religious conservative crowd might not object to that where "liberals" would. Done.

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I wish that were true about the less customers more time to clean. cause back to the bowling alley. no one was going there, giving someone plenty of time to clean, and it was filthy. I myself saw it, first hand as a volunteer for a special group.

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Fritzi wrote: Thanks, IMHO. That was incredible info and good lead for future. I worked my way through college 3-11 M-F at large restaurants on coast and nothing this "bad" occurred... but also doubt "sewage" means floating brown trrds.

As for this
"Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.at wait prep"
well, hey, when you gotta go you gotta go.

. Haven't been to Top of Lake but don't worry about 24 hour sanitation... less customers usually means more time for and attention to cleaning. Out of boredom if nothing else.

Anyway, those inspectors are TOUGH ! Bet if it had been an inspection ereport written this week with such detailed critique some people would be crying that they were anti-Christian vindictive following the month where both Cowboy's and Skipjack"s (still my of two of three favorites in town but only occasional visits due to price - same story with Golden Corral) had their "Christians are better than other Americans" special discount offer running for those arriving with church bulletin. Guess
spoken like areal liberal, congratulstions

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Thanks, IMHO. That was incredible info and good lead for future. I worked my way through college 3-11 M-F at large restaurants on coast and nothing this "bad" occurred... but also doubt "sewage" means floating brown trrds.

As for this
"Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.at wait prep"
well, hey, when you gotta go and both of their one stall privies are occupado, you gotta go.

. Haven't been to Top of Lake but don't worry about 24 hour sanitation... fewer customers usually means more time for and attention to cleaning. Out of boredom if nothing else.

Anyway, those inspectors are TOUGH ! Bet if it had been an inspection report written this week with such detailed critique some people would be crying that they were anti-Christian vindictive following the month where both Cowboy's and Skipjack"s (still my two of three favorites in town but only occasional visits due to price - same story with Golden Corral) had their "Christians are better than other Americans" special discount offer running for those arriving with church bulletin.

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Actually know alot  about it. best not to say.

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Anybody got any thing on Golden Corral?   Last time I was there I stepped in some banana pudding. At least I think it was banana pudding.

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I might not can spell to perfection, but I can sure clean a home. and cook like crazy.
and for good measure bring in the bacon.:)  with lots of help from my great provider husband.

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photoshooter wrote:
after seeing all this, it really confirms what I have been saying all along. EAT at home. where it is emaculate.  And our home/kitchen is.

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 Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 06:56 pm
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after seeing all this, it really confirms what I have been saying all along. EAT at home. where it is emaculate.  And our home/kitchen is.

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 Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 05:47 pm
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waterlogged wrote: why not check out the two best restaurants in town. Skipjacks and Cowboys. Obviously they must be good, parking lots are always full. Good Luck to you the job market is tough now. ;)

 


You can also check the inspections on MyFlorida.com, might suprise you to see about 20 "critical" violations. That was on just this one inspection, probably not always the case.

COWBOYS BBQ & STEAK CO LLC
License Number:
SEA5700637

Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
12/01/2009

Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active

Location Address:
102 SW 14 ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974





Inspection Information












Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
Critical Violations
Non-Critical Violations

Routine - Food
03/20/2009
 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
More information about inspections.

19
4



Violations:

A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.



Violation
  
Observation

02-13-2
  
Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.

02-22-1
  
Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked cob corn in walkin cooler

02-22-1
  
Critical. potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.raw-individual steak portion/chicken /ribs

03A-07-1
  
Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.milk /whipcream at bar reachin at 45degrees

08A-23-1
  
Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken over ribs-visible drips on top of foil covering over ribsribs will be cooked in smoker

08A-28-1
  
Critical. Observed food stored on floor.potatoes /chicken-in walkin freezer

10-07-1
  
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at cookline

10-08-1
  
Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine

12A-13-1
  
Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils, dishwasher

12A-16-1
  
Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.changed gloves without washing hands--cook

22-20-1
  
Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

22-24-1
  
Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at bar

24-06-1
  
Observed clean utensils/silverware stored in handwash sink at dishwash area

27-16-1
  
Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at bar

28-13-1
  
Critical. Observed grey water sewage on ground of establishment at outside mopsinkarea in back of establishment and draining onto adjacent property This violation must be corrected by : 3/18/09.

28-13-1
  
Critical. Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment.food debris backed up into outside hotwater heater covered unit

30-03-1
  
Critical. backflow of greywater to ground at back outside premises This violation must be corrected by : 3/18/09.

31-12-1
  
Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.at wait prep

32-15-1
  
Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.women's restroom

32-15-1
  
Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.on any handwashing sink in establishment

41A-09-1
  
Critical. Observed in use spray cleaner set down on food contact prep table.

44-02-1
  
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.-outside on cocrete open to elements and pests

53B-01-1
  
Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.

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 Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 05:32 pm
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Let's see how clean Top of The Lake stays after the bar crowd eats there, now that they are open 24hrs Thurs.-Sat.

Last edited on Thu Sep 10th, 2009 05:33 pm by numbers


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