Zinc Brasserie

Inspector's notes

Observed the consumer advisory reminder statement and disclosure method missing from the menu on the self-service ordering kiosk. Consumer advisory is required for all items with flat iron steak and burgers - see printed menus. PIC stated they input the request. Informed PIC that the online kiosk menu needs to be updated prior to reinspection on 6/18/2026. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/18/2026. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****

Inspector's notes

Observed potato crisps sitting out at room temperature. PIC stated that the potatoes had been out for about 5 hours prior to inspection. PIC stated that they fry the potatoes in the morning and keep them to use for the day. Informed PIC that the potato crisps are a TCS food and must be kept at 135*F or above or kept on time as a control. PIC discarded the potato crisps at time of inspection. Discussed time as a control with PIC. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the consumer advisory reminder statement and disclosure method missing from the menu on the self-service ordering kiosk. Consumer advisory is required for all items with flat iron steak and burgers - see printed menus. Informed PIC that the online kiosk menu needs to be updated prior to reinspection on 6/8/2026. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/8/2026.

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee grab raw beef patties, place them on the grill, dispose of their gloves, but proceeded to glove back up and touch clean dishes and rearrange a customer sandwich prior to washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the faucet next to the dish machine leaking water even when turned off. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed line cook touch hat with gloves and proceed to touch clean dishes without washing hands and switching gloves. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Line cook washed hands and put on new gloves at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed employee in bar drop garnish sward in ice and pick it out with bare hand, touching ice surrounding. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Ice contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Embargoed Ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed food delivered at a temperature of 48*F-60*F using a probe thermometer at time of arrival (Garden Turkey Sandwich, Turkey Club Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar Sandwich, Chicken Ceasar Salad, Cobb Salad, Yogurt parfait). Establishment had not taken temperature of goods prior to accepting the order after speaking with distributor it was determined the last known temperature was 2 hours prior to inspection. Discussed delivery procedures and possible addition of ice packs and external cooling to help in keeping food in a safe temperature range during transport. All food was discarded at the time of inspection. Embargoed Garden Turkey Sandwich, Turkey Club Sandwich, Ham & Cheddar Sandwich, Chicken Ceasar Salad, Cobb Salad, Yogurt parfait. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.