The information for the Restaurant Report Card comes from the Portsmouth Health Department. The results are in random order and not “ranked”. Not all restaurants are inspected every month. Health Code violations are separated by “Critical” and “Non-Critical”.
This report is not intended to besmirch any local business. Rather, we hope this is a learning tool for all food service workers and managers. Along with informing the public, please use this information to improve your knowledge and abilities in your careers. As my Grandpa said, many times, “Don’t let the same dog bite you twice”. New mistakes are expected. Don’t get caught up in a cycle of the same mistakes.
Taco Bell- Gallia Street
0 critical & 4 non-critical
3717-1-04.1(Y) / Temperature measuring devices.
Observed thermometer not working properly and missing at walk in cooler.
All equipment should have a temperature measuring device to ensure correct holding temperatures. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.2(I) / Sanitizing solutions – testing devices.
Observed expired sanitizer test kit.
Obtain in date sanitizer test kit to ensure proper sanitizer concentration. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed build up of oil on hood system pipes and lights. Observed oil build up on fryer racks located next to hood and deep fryer.
All equipment should be kept in a good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.2(I)(1) / Lighting – intensity (10 FC)
Observed insufficient lighting in walk in cooler/freezer.
Fix lighting in the walk in cooler/freezer so that it provides 10 footcandles of light. Correct by next inspection.
83 Sweets Gourmet Cupcakes
1 critical & 1 non-critical
3717-1-04.4(N)(1) / Manual and mechanical ware washing equipment, chemical sanitization (chlorine) – temp., pH, concentration, and hardness
Critical Corrected During Inspection *Critical Violation* Observed chlorine sanitizer in the three-compartment sink at 200 ppm or greater.
Chlorine Sanitizer should be kept at 100 ppm.
3717-1-03.2(D) / Food storage containers – identified with common name of food.
Corrected During Inspection Observed flour container on dry storage shelf near hand sink not labeled as flour.
All working containers should be identified with a common name of food.
Kathy Sue’s Bakery- Market Street
0 critical & 2 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed dust build up on dry storage in the back of the facility. Observed debris in the bottom of freezer in back of facility.
All equipment in the facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(F) / Drying mops.
Observed mops drying in mop bucket and in mop sink.
All mops should be allowed to properly air dry. Correct by next inspection.
Burger King- Gallia Street
1 critical & 2 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(A)(1) / Cleanliness of equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils.
Critical *Critical Violation* Observed water pooling on top of ice bin on drive-thru pop machine being able to drain back into ice bin once opened.
All food-contact surfaces should be kept clean to avoid possible contamination. Correct immediately.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed build up of debris on chemical storage rack. Observed debris in the bottom of reach-in freezer by the prep station by the office.
All nonfood contact surfaces should be kept in a good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-05.3(I) / Other liquid wastes and rainwater.
Observed water pooling on the floor in the dry storage area from a condensation pipe under the hot water heater.
All liquid wastes should be properly disposed of. Correct by next inspection.
Portsmouth Cinemas
1 critical & 1 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(A)(1) / Cleanliness of equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils.
Critical *Critical violation* Observed blackened debris build up in top of ice machine in the wash area.
All equipment food-contact surfaces should be kept clean. Correct immediately.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed trim exposing wood at the base of the pop machine. Manager also stated that the pop machine was under repair and that was the reason for the trim missing.
All equipment in the facility should be under good repair. Correct by next inspection.
SOMC Cafeteria
0 critical & 3 non-critical
3717-1-04.4(B) / Cutting surfaces.
Observed cutting board in the pizza prep area with discoloration in the grooves. Observed cutting board on the grill prep cooler with discoloration.
All cutting surfaces should be kept in a good easily cleanable condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.1(H) / Nonfood-contact surfaces – cleanability
Observed handle on grill scrapper with unnecessary crevices in the front line prep area.
All equipment should be kept in a good easily cleanable condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(2) / Cleanliness of food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans.
Observed blackened carbon build up around the rims of pans stacked in the pizza prep area.
All food-contact surfaces of equipment should be kept in a good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
Perfect Inspections
Jet’s Gourmet Popcorn
Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt Bar- 2nd Street
The Sugar Shack- Gallia Street