Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge dates to Dec 10, 2019.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge's 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON THE TOP/ENCRUSTED ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE BOX AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE BOX IN THE OUTSIDE REFUSE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS FROM AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PEST HARBORRAGE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS DETAIL CLEANED THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND AREA AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(b). SEE INSPECTION#:2353053 FOR CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES BY THE 1ST FL DISH AREA, STAINED/BROKEN OR ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE SINGLE STALL TOILET ROOM AND IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY THE SMOKER. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE, EMPLOYEE SINGLE STALL & LOCKER ROOM, TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA WHEN THE SMOKER IS IN USE. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO REDUCE EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE PREP AREA. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CELL PHONE STORED ON THE CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK IN THE 1ST FL DISH WASH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON THE DISH DRYING RACK, AND ON THE SHELVES TO PREVENT UTENSILS FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. -
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May 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND NO SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAR, EMPTY CHEMICAL JUGS HOOKED UP TO MACHINE WHILE IT WAS BEING USED, NO REPLACEMENT SANITIZER JUGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. BY THE END OF REPORT ENGINEERS PRODDED OUT THE DRAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS NO HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. HAND WASH SINK AT BAR IS USED AS A DUMP SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND HEAVY BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AT ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY CONDENSATION AT CEILING ABOVE UNVENTED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. SANITIZER LEVEL WAS AT 0PPM DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE SURE SANITIZER LEVELS ARE 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. ECOLAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED SAID VIOLATION. BY THE END OF INSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom ranging from 1 1/2 inch gaps or greater, also found/observed live fruit flies(gnats), 15 in bar area, and rear kitchen area. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE EXTERIOR LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR (LOW FRIDGE (IRD) IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP STORED TOO CLOSE TO BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLING LINES FOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE RIGHT HAND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
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Mar 5, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WHILE THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED TO WASH DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE ABOVE 180F AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, TURN OFF THE MACHINE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD ON THE BUFFET TABLE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. NO SNEEZEGAURD WAS AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE TO STORE CUT FRUITS, BAGELS AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE BUFFET TABLE FROM SERVICE AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE A SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER APPROVED FORM OF PROTECTION FOR THE FOOD ON THE BUFFET TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE RIGHT HAND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge on file is from Dec 10, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge.
Has Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hard Rock Hotel — Mr. Brown's Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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