Dear JHResident,
First, I wanted to said we didn't "re-open" under Addictive Wine & Tapas 1", we opened a new, bigger wine bar to accommodate our growing customers. Yes, we did get an A on the smaller wine bar in 2016. That hasn't changed. The city have not been back for a new inspection. And for your information, we didn't "CLOSED" the small wine and tapas, we made some small changes on the interior to make it suitable for events.
On a businee perspective, I don't want to have two businesses under the same name. Therefore, we rename to Addictive 87. It's now an Event Space and Fine Dining.
As for the recent inspection, it was a preliminary inspection. They did not issue us a grade. They will be back for actual inspection. If you have been to my wine bar, you know we have an open kitchen concept. Seating by the kitchen bar, you will see through the windows my chefs are working and preparing tapas with fully gloved. Sanitary has always and will always be our number one priority. One thing I have learned about Department of Health inspections is that even if you get an A grade, you still responsible for certains minor violation here and there. On 03/09/2018 when the inspector came, it was an extreme busy night, we just emptied out the table wipe bucket and refilled with fresh water as the inspector walked in, we didn't get a chance to properly add sanitize liquid to the water. Another instance, my bartender just started his shift for the night and he walked pass the kitchen area to get to the bar, and that was a 5 point deduction.
I normally don't posts on Jacksonheightslife, but I am glad I did see this post today. It is a restaurant owner and responsibility to maintain a clean and healthy environment for the public and certainly we live up to that in all account. Thank you for all the coments being post here. I am sure many of you have dined at my wine bar and you see how we run our restaurant. Your expectation is our priority and we hope you see that through us.
Thank you.
Patrick
From the Department of Health:
"Violations recorded in the following area (s) and a Notice of Violation issued at the initial operational pre-permit inspection conducted on 03/09/2018.
"Critical" violations are displayed in red.
Violation points: 29
Sanitary Violations
1) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
2) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
3) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
4) Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
5) Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation."
By the way, from this citation it looks like they closed the place under the old name and are trying to re-open under a similar name. Addictive Wine and Tapas' last inspection was in 2016 and was an A. This place is listed as ADDICTIVE WINE BAR & TAPAS 1.
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