Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060010365
Restaurant Name Rainbow Grill
Phone Number +17043758312
Last Inspection Date 2012-11-26
Last Inspection Score 94

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-05-10 complaint
2018-03-06 complaint
2017-07-27 92 routine
2017-06-15 followup
2017-06-06 88 routine
2017-02-22 followup
2016-11-07 complaint
2016-11-03 complaint
2016-11-03 91 routine
2016-04-04 88 routine
2015-09-09 90 routine
2014-12-30 followup
2014-12-23 84 routine
2014-12-05 complaint
2014-01-09 92 routine
2013-12-05 90 routine
2013-05-14 93 routine
2012-11-26 94 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2017-07-27 54 repeat non-compliance: observed 2 lights not shielded or shatterproof, end of lights missing, bulbs exposed.6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.
2017-07-27 53 repeat non-compliance: observed wall in front area damaged. observed ceiling repairs not complete in woman's room.6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. **improvement from
2017-07-27 45 repeat non-compliance: observed 2 freezer chests not nsf certified. observed split gasket on reachin single door refrigerator.4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent.
2017-07-27 39 observed wiping cloth stored on cutting board at flip top.3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.3-304.14(d) maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of vis
2017-07-27 30 observed no variance for 3 compartment sink. variance form filled out and given to operator to send to variance committee along with 2 compartment sink procedure document8-103.11 provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory auth
2017-07-27 14 repeat non-compliance: observed ice machine collecting residue.4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contamination. **improvement from previous inspection
2017-07-27 13 observed eggs and chicken stored over ready to eat items in single door standup refrigerator. cdi - reorganized3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p
2017-07-27 1 observed no pic certified as a food protection manager.2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
2017-06-06 1 repeat non-compliance: no pic present that is certified food protection manager.2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation. -pf
2017-06-06 2 repeat non-compliance: pic did not know the illnesses or symptoms required to report.2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pf2-201.11(a) ensure food employees understa
2017-06-06 14 repeat non-compliance: observed ice machine collecting residue. pic stated that items washed were wiped with sanitizer. 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p wash, rinse and sanitize all dishe
2017-06-06 21 observed milk, tomatoes, hot dogs, and ham not dated.3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf
2017-06-06 23 observed no disclosure for hamburgers and eggs, pic stated that those are the only items cooked to order. cdi - menu corrected during inspection.3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must inclu
2017-06-06 30 facility could not provide paperwork for verification of variance.8-103.11 provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority. -pf
2017-06-06 34 observed no thin probe metal stem thermometer.4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf
2017-06-06 33 observed raw beef patties thawing on top of ice machine.3-501.13 use approved thawing methods.
2017-06-06 45 repeat non-compliance: observed damaged gasket on beverage refrigerator damaged. observed waffle maker not nsf. observed beverage refrigerator and chest freezer not nsf.4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and h
2017-06-06 53 repeat non-compliance: observed wax residue on floor and on wood behind bar. damaged floor under flip top legs. wood blocks under ice machine and 3 compartment sink absorbent.6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and
2017-06-06 54 observed lights near sink missing end section, bulbs exposed.6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.
2017-06-06 31 observed chicken gizzards on counter at 155. pic stated that after some time they would be placed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold a
2016-11-03 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pf - employees did not know the health policy nor have it posted. cdi - explained policy with employees and left a copy of the po
2016-11-03 1 repeat violation 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - pic is not certified.
2016-11-03 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf - observed open packages of bologna and sausage without dates. cdi - pic stated they were opened monday; items were dated 10/31.
2016-11-03 13 repeat violation 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p - observed ground beef stored above bacon in the prep unit. observed raw sausage stored in a container with ready to eat lunch meats. cdi - all items were rearranged correc
2016-11-03 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - observed handsink in the kitchen slow to drain. maintenance is currently working on it. observed a leak at the handsink in the women's restroom.
2016-11-03 53 general comment 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. - observed raw wood beside the prep unit. seal or paint wood.
2016-11-03 45 general comment 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. - observed a split gasket on the prep unit. replace gasket.
2016-04-04 6 2-301.14 wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-p observed employee handling raw meat, remove gloves, then attempt scoop i
2016-04-04 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. women's restroom has peeling paint on walls, some wall damage and ceiling paint that is
2016-04-04 51 6-501.19 closing toilet room doors - c self closing device needed on women's restroom door.
2016-04-04 45 4-501.11 - maintain equipment in good repair. observed stand up bottle refrigerator that is badly peeling showing rust at the top and bottom and gaskets being held on with duct tape. unit needs repair or replacing. observed fridge unit with badly marked u
2016-04-04 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed a number of wet wiping cloths left out on counters and surfaces, not stored in sanitizer.
2016-04-04 34 4-203.11 food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees fahrenheit.-pf observed one stem thermometer not properly calibrated, likely broken. cdi- thermometer removed from use. properly calibrated thermometer to be used.
2016-04-04 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p sanitizer in spray bottle too strong, bleaching test strip. cdi- sanitizer diluted to proper strength. 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and
2016-04-04 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw bacon stored above hot dogs and canned sodas in the prep cooler. cdi- bacon stored below rte foods. observed bag of raw hamburger meat stored in same flat pan next to processed
2016-04-04 1 2-102.11 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. present pic not food safe certified..
2015-09-09 1 2-102.11 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. present pic not food safe certified.
2015-09-09 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw thawing chicken stored above cans and bottles of beer in bar glass cooler. cdi- raw chicken moved to bottom of fridge.
2015-09-09 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed containers of grits and beans cooling for an hour in tightly sealed conta
2015-09-09 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed ant crawling on a stack of styrofoam cups on shelf. cups disposed of. have area treated as necessary to remove pests.
2015-09-09 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. men's restroom has ceiling and wall damage and peeling paint that needs repair.general
2015-09-09 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed badly leaking pipe from handwash sink at water heater by side door. needs repair asap.
2015-09-09 51 5-203.12 toilets and urinals shall be maintianed on good condition and maintained clean. observed men's restroom toilet needing cleaning and some repair as the toilet has duct tape on it.
2015-09-09 45 4-501.11 - maintain equipment in good repair. observed stand up bottle refrigerator that is badly peeling showing rust at the top and needsrepair or replacing. observed fridge unit with badly marked up and scored inside bottom and several cracks in the fr
2014-12-23 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-.p 2-301.14 wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-p 2-
2014-12-23 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed open employee drinks stored on service counter and employee drink stored next to raw hamburger in beer bottle cooler. drinks removed.
2014-12-23 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw sausage patties stored above rte ham and on same platter with rte liver pudding in prep cooler and raw chicken stored above containers of tea in fridge. cdi- foods properly by
2014-12-23 1 2-102.11 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. present pic not food safe certified.2-103.11 (a)-(l)person-in-charge-duties - p observed improper food handling and handwashing by pic. numerous times pic would handle raw m
2014-12-23 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p observed container of grits cooling in fridge with a lid on it for un-known amount of time, pic said they have likely been cooling fo
2014-12-23 46 4-301.12 - facility must use a 3 compartment sink or use a 2 compartment sink with an approved washing method and use detergent sanitizer, or apply for a variance to use a 2 compartment sink. facility has 2 compartment sink with detachable drain boards a
2014-12-23 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf grits with lid improperly cooling in fridge, not vented to cool faster. cdi- grits
2014-12-23 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. observed raw hamburger patties being prepped on drain board of 2 comp dish sink while sink was in use with dirty dishes in sink. potential exists for either soap or sanitizer to s
2014-12-23 45 4-501.11 - maintain equipment in good repair. observed stand up bottle refrigerator that is badly peeling at the top and needs repair or replacing. observed fridge unit with badly marked up and scored inside bottom. need repair or replacing.4-205.10 ensur
2014-12-23 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed gravy in fridge dated for 12 days old and mashed potatoes dated 8 days old . date mark require
2014-01-09 46 4-301.12 - facility must use a 3 compartment sink or use a 2 compartment sink with an approved washing method and use detergent sanitizer, or apply for a variance to use a 2 compartment sink. facility has 2 compartment sink with detachable drain boards a
2014-01-09 45 4-501.11 - maintain equipment in good repair. observed stand up bottle refrigerator that is badly peeling at the top and needs repair or replacing.
2014-01-09 26 7-207.11 properly store medicines to prevent contamination of food or food contact surfaces. observed employee medicines stored above food in refrigerator and next to raw meats in slide top chest cooler. cdi- medicines removed and properly stored.
2014-01-09 18 3-501.14 - cool foods from 135 to 70 in two hrs and 70-45 in 4 more hrs. observed cooked cabbage cooling at room temp with no cooling methods in use at 80 degrees approx. 2.5 hrs since cooling began. cdi- cabbage disposed of by pic.
2014-01-09 13 3-302.11- store food by final cook temperature. observed raw shell eggs stored above rte foods in refrigerator. cdi- eggs stored by final cook temperature below rte foods.
2014-01-09 1 2-102.12 - pic must be food safe certified as of 1/1/14. pic is not food safe certified. cdi- corrected by instruction.
2013-12-05 1 pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14.
2013-12-05 2 no employee health policy in place, workers un-knowledgeable of employee health policy. cdi- gave pic copy of employee health policy to review.
2013-12-05 7 no bare hand contact allowed with rte/tcs foods. observed employee assembling cooked hamburgers with bare hands. cdi- employee corrected, will use gloves and/or utensils.
2013-12-05 18 cool foods from 135 to 70 in two hrs and 70-45 in 4 more hrs. observed grits in refrigerator with a tight lid at 50 degrees cooling approx. 6 hrs. cdi- grits disposed of.
2013-12-05 20 cold hold foods at 45 or below. observed walk in cooler holding foods at 51 degrees, box of eggs inside observed at 51 degrees. cdi- eggs disposed of by pic, do not store any tcs foods in this walk in until it can be repaired.
2013-12-05 31 use approved cooling methods to ensure foods cool quickly. observed tightly covered grits that did not correctly cool. use ice baths, vented and shallow pans, quick chilling equipment or other effective methods.
2013-12-05 26 maintain sanitizer at correct strenght, chlorine sanitizer at 50-200 ppm. observed chlorine sanitizer above 200 ppm in spray bottle, cdi- sanitizer made to proper strength.
2013-12-05 45 non approved 2 comp sink with square corners in kitchen. /
2013-12-05 23 facility offers eggs and hamburgers cooked to order. need an approved consumer advisory on all menus or on table tents at every table to meet the food code requirement.
2013-05-14 7 no bare hand contact is allowed with rte foods to prevent contamination. observed employee touching cooked hamburger to flip burger and placing cheese on burger with bare hands. cdi- employee fully cooked burger and cheese; washed hands and put on gloves.
2013-05-14 1 pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14.
2013-05-14 2 kitchen worker was un-aware of health policy. pic will have employee trained on food code health policy asap. maintain a health policy for all food employees.
2013-05-14 6 employees must properly wash hands in designated handsink. observed employee putting on gloves after handling food bare handed and did not wash hands. when prompted to wash hands; employee washed hands in dish sink. cdi- employee corrected; washed hands p
2013-05-14 14 keep sanitizer available for use during operation; chlorine sanitizer should be 50-200 ppm. observed sanitizer in sink reading 0 ppm. cdi- sanitizer made to proper strength.
2013-05-14 45 non approved 2 comp sink with square corners in kitchen.
2013-05-14 23 facility offers eggs and hamburgers cooked to order. need to supply approved consumer advisory either on menu or table tents. consumer advisory needs to be in place by next inspection or points will be deducted.
2013-05-14 26 observed some employee medicines stored in bar glass cooler along with other foods. medicines belonging to employees or to children in a day care center that require refrigeration and are stored in a food refrigerator shall be: (a) stored in a package or
2013-05-14 31 foods cool faster using approved cooling methods. cool foods from 135 to 70 in two hrs and 70-45 in 4 more hrs. observed chicken and dumplings being left out to cool at room temperature in a deep and sealed container reading 100 degrees 1.5 hrs since cool
2013-05-14 21 date mark all required rte/tcs foods held refrigerated more than 24 hrs. observed various foods prepared over 24 hrs ago not being date marked; beans; bbq; gravy; etc. cdi- all foods properly dated.
2012-11-26 2 need available employee health policy per nc food code. cdi- gave owner employee health policy to review with employees.
2012-11-26 54 need light bulb covers or shatter proof bulb in dry storage room.
2012-11-26 45 non approved 2 comp sink with square corners in kitchen.
2012-11-26 39 wet wiping cloths being left on counters; not kept in sanitizer. keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer per nc food code.
2012-11-26 34 food thermometer not being used; cook could not locate thermometer. use accurate stem thermometer to check food temperatures.
2012-11-26 31 grits and cooked onions cooling in containers with tight lids; not using approved cooling methods. use approved cooling methods to quickly cool foods. cdi- ice baths used for quickly cooling grits
2012-11-26 18 obs. container of cooked onions with a tight lid cooling at room temp with no cooling methods. onions were 85 degrees; could not establish how long onions had been cooling. cool foods 135-70 in two hours; 70-45 degrees or below in 4 more hrs. cdi- onions
2012-11-26 7 employee handling hamburger buns with bare hands. no bare hand contact is allowed with ready to eat foods. cdi- employee washed hands and put on gloves.
2012-11-26 6 obs employee washing hands in dish sink. need to use handwash sink. obs employee handling food bare handed and not washing hands. wash hands as required by nc food code. cdi- employee corrected; employee washed hands properly.
2012-11-26 1 pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14.
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