Bluestem Bistro
1219 Moro St.
Date of inspection: April 9
Reason: Routine
Results: Follow-up
3-302.11(A)(1)(b) In the walk-in cooler, there was a black crate of ready-to-eat smoked ham stored directly next to a raw whole beef muscle. Corrected on site: an employee moved the ham to a shelf with other ready-to-eat items.
4-601.11(A) In the bakery area, the medium size mixer in the northeast corner had dried food debris buildup on the metal mixer guard and was used two weeks ago. Corrected on site: an employee cleaned the mixer.
Also in the bakery area, there was a large wire wisk in a plastic tote with dried food debris and stored as clean. Corrected on site: moved the risk to the ware wash area.
In a storage bin below the stove, there were three round white plastic lids with labels left on them and stored as clean. There was also a green square plastic lid with tape left on it and stored as clean. Corrected on site: removed labels and tape and moved to the ware wash area.
4-02.11(E)(4) On the Coca-Cola soda fountain machine, there was mold buildup inside of the pop nozzles. Corrected on site: an employee cleaned them.
3-501.16(A)(2) In the walk-in cooler, there was a large loaf of provolone cheese with a surface temperature of 43.8 F. The person in charge said it had been in the cooler for two months. Corrected on site: discarded.
3-501.18(A)(2) In the reach-in cooler, there was a deep dish pizza without a date. An employee said it was made on April 4. Corrected on site: item was date marked.
3-304.12(C) There was a soiled knife that was used to open a raw sausage package and was being stored on the counter next to a make table. Corrected on site: the knife was moved to the ware wash area.
4-202.11(A)(2) In a plastic storage bin below the stove, there was a round plastic lid that was cracked. Corrected on site: discarded.
On the utensil rack to the right of the reach-in cooler, there was a small clear food grade plastic container with a crack on the edge. Corrected on site: discarded.
In a storage bin below the pizza oven, there was a clear plastic lid that was cracked. Corrected on site: discarded.
In the bakery area, in a bin on top of the metal table, there was a purple rectangle plastic lid that was cracked. Corrected on site: discarded.
4-501.11(A) There is rust on the metal deflector of the ice machine.
4-204.120 There is water pooling on the floor of the walk-in cooler due to water dripping from the fan blower.
4-601.11(C) There is dust buildup on the fan blower in the walk-in cooler. There is also dust buildup on the filter to the ice machine.
5-205.15(B) The handsink in the women’s restroom is slow to drain.
6-101.11(A) The wall in the ware wash area is brick, which is not smooth and can’t be cleaned easily.
6-501.11 There are several broken floor tiles in the kitchen. The baseboard strips are missing in the women’s restrooms. The wall next to the handsink in the kitchen has a side splash guard missing (making the wall peel and torn).
6-501.12(A) There is dust buildup on the ceiling and north wall in the bakery area. There is broken glass and trash behind the hot water tank and trash below the mechanical dish machine.
Educational materials were provided.
RC McGraws
2315-2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Date of inspection: April 9
Reason: Licensing
Results: No follow-up
3-302.11(A)(1)(b) In the walk-in cooler, there was a carton of raw hard shell eggs being stored directly on top of a box of sour cream containers. Corrected on site: rearranged items.
4-601.11(A) On the utensil wire rack, there was one small square plastic food grade container with a label left on the bottom and stored as clean. Corrected on site: removed the label and washed and sanitized the container.
3-501.14(A) In the walk-in cooler, there was a metal container of sausage gravy with an internal temperature of 44.3 F at 1:55 p.m. and was placed in the walk-in cooler around 10 p.m. on April 8. Corrected on site: discarded.
3-501.18(A)(3) In the reach-in cooler below the make table, there was a large plastic food grade container of potato salad with a make date of March 15. The person in charge said that was not the correct date and it was made on April 3. Corrected on site: discarded it voluntarily.
7-102.11 On a metal shelf there was a working spray bottle with clear liquid without a label. The person in charge said it was an all-purpose cleaner. Corrected on site: labeled the bottle.
7-201.11(A) On a metal shelf there were three working spray bottles of all-purpose cleaner, sanitizer and degreaser being stored next to single serve plastic 1 ounce cups and rubber gloves. Corrected on site: removed the chemicals.
3-304.12(C) There was a metal spatula that was wedged in-between the grill and the table, which is not a clean or sanitized surface. Corrected on site: moved the spatula to the ware wash area.
4-502.13(A) In the walk-in cooler in a large plastic food grade container of salsa, there was a single-use foam cup in direct contact with the product. Corrected on site: threw the cup away.
4-202.11(A)(2) On the utensil wire rack, there were four small square plastic food grade containers that had cracks in the containers. Corrected on site: discarded.
4-501.11(B) The reach-in freezer right door gaskets were torn and peeling off. This doesn’t provide a good seal. The person in charge stated the gaskets are on order.
4-601.11(C) There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters above the grill. There is a buildup of grease on the sides of the fryers.
