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Tug's Grill

51 Harbor Town Sq Memphis, TN 38103

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Follow-Up

April 14, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 72 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

4: Observed employee eat at the prep line.

6: Observed employee eat at the line and switch tasks without washing their hands. Observed employee switch tasks without washing their hands.

14: Observed stained cutting boards with deep grooves.

23: Observed no disclaimer for food items applied to the consumer advisory in the menu.

35: Observed several unlabeled bottles at the prep stations and grill areas. Unlabeled containers in the storage area.

36: Observed gnats near the prep station.

37: Observed food items stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

38: Observed employees prepare food without the proper hair restraints.

39: Observed an improperly stored wiping cloths on the prep line and sink divider.

42: Observed improperly stored pans above the grill area and dishwasher.

44: Observed an employee switch tasks without changing their gloves.

53: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.

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Additional Comments

All of the points are ineligible to be returned at this time. The only outstanding priority violation is violation 23. The menus have not been updated to reflect both portions of the consumer advisory which are the disclosure and the reminder. Each applicable menu item must have an asterisk.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
OUT
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
IN
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
NA
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NA
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
OUT
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
IN
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
38 Personal cleanliness
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
44 Gloves used properly
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
No
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Observations
No
1 Age-restricted venue restricts access to its building or facilities at all times to persons who are 21 years of age or older.
Observations
No
2 Age-restricted venue requires each person attempting to gain entry to submit acceptable forms of identification.
Compliant
Observations
No
3 “No smoking” signs or the international “non-smoking” symbol are conspicuously posted at every entrance.
Observations
No
4 Garage type doors in non-enclosed areas are completely open.
Observations
No
5 Tents or awnings with removable sides or vents in non-enclosed areas are completely removed or open.
Observations
Yes
6 Smoke from non-enclosed areas is not infiltrating into areas where smoking is prohibited.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
7 Smoking observed where smoking is prohibited by the Act.
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
Observations
NO
1 Appropriate “No Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors” sign posted?
Compliant
Observations
NO
2 Sale of single cigarettes observed?
Compliant
Observations
NA
3 Vending machines conspicuously placed and supervised or tokens used?
Compliant
Observations
NO
4 Sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) observed?
Compliant
Observations
YES
5 Are persons under the age of 18 ever allowed in the establishment?
Compliant