Portsmouth Restaurant Report Card for September 2022
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 into “Critical” and “Non-Critical”.
This report is not intended to besmirch any local business. Instead, 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.
There is a common violation called “Person in Charge”. It means no one in the establishment holds a Level 2 Manager Certification. SCDN has and will continue to provide assistance to those seeking this certification. For more information, simply email [email protected].
Fred’s Pizza
1920 11th ST, Portsmouth
1 critical & 2 non-critical
Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed debris build up on the inside of the large ice maker located in back of restaurant.
Observed debris build up on racks above the sandwich topping station. Observed debris build up on chain belts of pizza oven. Observed debris build up on shelves inside the pizza topping station.
Observed blackened debris build up on pizza pans that could contaminate other pans.
Tim Hortons
1130 Chillicothe ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 2 non-critical
Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign at the hand washing sink across from the three compartment sink.
Observed debris build up on racks above the stove area. Observed debris build up on tray holders across from the prep table. Observed debris build up on shelves at the egg making station.
Wendy’s Restaurant
2910 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth
0 critical & 3 non-critical
Observed two bottles of flavoring for lemonade and tea without labels.
Observed debris build up on piping in hood system above deep fryers.
Observed debris build up on floor of outside storage rooms and outside walk-in refrigerators.
Sonic Drive-In
928 12th ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 5 non-critical
Facility was not able to provide proof of food manager certification.
Observed multiple bottles containing condiments without common name labeled at the burger prep station.
Observed noncommercial grade containers holding crushed Oreos, crushed peanuts, nerds, and candy sharks.
Observed debris build up on hood system above the burger grill.
Observed debris build up on floor of walk-in refrigerator.
Rally’s
1111 Monroe AVE, Portsmouth
0 critical & 1 non-critical
Observed ice build up on floor in front of the door in the walk-in freezer.
Shawnee State University
940 2nd ST, Portsmouth
2 critical & 3 non-critical
Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed debris build up inside ice machine in catering storage room.
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed multiple bottles either containing sanitizer or window cleaner without common name labels.
Observed cutting boards with a rough surface at the prep station across from the stove in main kitchen. Observed cutting board with a rough surface at the salad holding station in the Starbucks.
Observed debris build up on dicer/fry maker by 2 compartment sink. Observed debris build up on oil dispenser at deep frying station for french fries (This violation was corrected during inspection).
Observed ice build up around piping in walk-in freezer containing bread. Observed standing water in floor under dishwashing station.
Arby’s
1202 Chillicothe ST, Portsmouth
1 critical & 3 non-critical
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed toxic materials being kept in multiple food prep stations that could contaminate food. Corrective Action: Poisonous or toxic materials should be kept in a storage area away from areas that could lead to food contamination.
Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign at hand washing sink near three compartment sink.
Observed debris build up on multiple racks in the walk-in refrigerator. Observed debris build up on the bottom of the freezer near the deep fryers.
Observed wall trim in disrepair in the women’s restroom.
Fork & Finger
232 2nd ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 3 non-critical
Observed two noncommercial blenders located at the dessert preparation table.
Observed debris build up on rack holding bread. Observed debris build up on racks and in the bottom of all stand up refrigerators in back storage area.
Observed seal in disrepair on stand up refrigerator that is containing potatoes. Observed a missing ceiling tile above refrigerator containing potatoes. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with debris build up or residue in back storage area.
Portsmouth Elementary School
514 Union ST, Portsmouth
1 critical & 2 non-critical
Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed blackened debris build up on inside of ice machine located in corner of kitchen. Corrective Action: All food contact equipment should be clean to sight and touch. Correct immediately.
Observed the spring in disrepair on spraying nozzle of sink located near automatic dish washer. The spring was allowing the nozzle to dip below the rim of the sink.
Observed broken wall trim tiles on the inside of the walk-in freezer beside the door.
East Portsmouth Elementary
5929 Harding AVE, Portsmouth
0 critical & 2 non-critical
Observed test strips that were expired.
Repeat Observed broken wall trim tiles in the walk-in refrigerator.
Belini Cucina Italian Ristorante
603 Chillicothe ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 4 non-critical
Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign posted at the hand washing sink behind the bar.
Observed multiple containers of frozen food uncovered located in freezer beside the microwaves.
Observed test strips that were expired.
Repeat Observed ice build up on the inside of the stand up freezer located by the microwaves.
Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant
2347 Gallia ST, Portsmouth
2 critical & 8 non-critical
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed mop bucket and mop being stored in front of the handwashing sink. Corrective Action: Handwashing sinks should be easily accessible at all times. Corrected during inspection.
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed raw chicken above raw beef in walk-in refrigerator. Observed raw eggs above container of cooked noodles in walk-in refrigerator.
Repeat Corrected During Inspection Observed multiple bottles throughout the facility containing sauces or water without proper labeling of common name.
Corrected During Inspection Observed a container of egg rolls uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator. Observed recently deep fried chicken laying out uncovered while cooling.
Observed a cardboard box being used to store fried noodles.
Observed debris build up on the hood system above the deep fryers and stove area. Observed debris build up on cutting board that was being used as a shelf. Observed debris build up on the water dispensers on the stove. Observed debris build up on shelf above the three compartment sink.
Observed debris build up on the floors in hard to reach places throughout the facility.
Observed rust build up on racks above flour containers in back storage. Observed rust build up on racks in the walk-in refrigerator. Observed rust build up on floor of walk-in refrigerator.
Observed dust build up on the vents of the walk-in refrigerator.
Note: A follow up inspection was conducted 2 days later. The result of that inspection was 0 critical & 5 non-critical violations.
Port City Cafe and Pub
424 Chillicothe ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 2 non-critical
Observed facility had expired test strips.
Observed debris build up on the door of the stand up refrigerator containing milk. Observed debris build up in the bottom of the stand up freezer.
Portsmouth Brewing Company
224 2nd ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 2 non-critical
Corrected During Inspection Observed multiple handles from in-use utensils touching flour or sugar like ingredients in containers.
Observed debris build up on rollers that move the conveying belt of the pizza oven.
Maestros Mexican Grill
836 4th ST, Portsmouth
0 critical & 4 non-critical
Repeat Observed nobody in the facility with a level II food manager certification.
Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign posted at the hand washing sink behind the check out counter.
Observed distilled water jugs being used to store hibiscus tea.
Observed build up of onion shavings on the floor under the rack holding the onions. Observed debris build up on the floor and under the racks in the walk-in refrigerator.
McDonald’s
2624 Gallia ST, Portsmouth
1 critical & 1 non-critical
Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed minimal debris build up on the inside of the large ice maker by prep station. Corrective Action: All food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch. Correct immediately. PIC did state that the machine gets cleaned once a month and within the next week it is due for a cleaning.
Observed debris build on hood system above the burger grills. Observed debris build up in the cabinets located under the lobby drink station.
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