The Vortex Bar & Grill

5 findings recorded on Aug 28, 2026. 5 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 12A ↗

   Food storage and contamination

   Observed a bag of onions stored on the ground. COS- onions were removed off the ground and shelving.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)

   Observed a bag of onions stored on the ground. COS- onions were removed off the ground and shelving. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026

   Official report · Item 12A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

   Correct by Aug 28, 2026

2. Violation recordedItem 12A ↗

   Food storage and contamination

   Observed ice a bottle stored inside the clean ice used for drink making. COS- bottle was removed and new ice was brought.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(h)

   Observed ice a bottle stored inside the clean ice used for drink making. COS- bottle was removed and new ice was brought. 511-6-1.04(4)(h) - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as an Ingredient (P) (h) Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026

   Official report · Item 12A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

   Correct by Aug 28, 2026

3. Violation recordedItem 12B ↗

   Personal cleanliness

   Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. COS- employee put on a hair restraint.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)

   Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. COS- employee put on a hair restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 12B ↗

   Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.