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Union Teller Diner & Bar

401 Union Street Nashville, TN 37219

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

March 4, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 80 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

2: No employee health policy available, employees present unable to describe symptoms of foodborne illness or restriction and exclusion practices; Corrective Action: supplied copy

8: Pancake scoop stored in hand sink; Corrective Action: removed scoop

8: Hot water turned off at prep hand sink; Corrective Action: turned on, discussed availability of hot water with person in charge

13: Observed fresh shelled eggs stored above arugula in walk-in cooler; Corrective Action: re-arranged, discussed proper vertical storage with person in charge

20: Observed tomatoes held in line cooler at 50 F; Corrective Action: embargoed, discussed gaps in cooler as a possible reason for cold helding issue (cooler states temperature is 34 F). Items to be held with no gaps and assistance of ice bath until maintenance is conducted.

20: Observed cream cheese held in counter top line cooler 2 at 48 F; Corrective Action: embargoed, discussed keeping cooler lid closed when not in use

21: Observed ready made salads held in display cooler without date mark; Corrective Action: Ascertained prep date with person in charge, labelled. Discussed date marking.

34: No visible thermometer in front reach-in cooler

37: Observed cell phones stored on multiple food preparation surfaces

37: Observed personal drink held in reach-in cooler with consumer products

42: Observed wet nesting of dishes in dish area

43: Observed quart container used as scoop in bulk semolina dispenser

56: Inspection from 2022 posted

Additional Comments

The Bagelshop changed name to "Union Teller Diner & Bar" - no ownership change occurred.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
OUT
2 Management awareness, policy present
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
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
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
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
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
43 Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Observations
OUT
56 Most recent inspection posted
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant