My Milkshake

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Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

The only floor sink under in the facility was clogged, not draining, and had a foul odor. [CA] Food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility. The food facility, or impacted areas, shall remain closed until all plumbing problems have been corrected and all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized. [COS] Permit holder contacted their plumber to arrive onsite and clear the clog.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The front service cold hold unit is not maintaining PHFs at 41F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair, service, or replace the unit.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Second Repeat Violation: The Environmental Health Permit is not posted in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility had expired chlorine test strips from 2017. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

1. Whipped Cream and cheesecake pieces in the cold hold unit measured at 55-59F at around 4:40 pm. Per staff, they moved it from the fridge around 1 pm. 2. Milk at the cart measured at 54F. Per staff, they removed it from the cooler about 20 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Items were moved back to the upright coolers in the back of house.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Staff were observed skipping the sanitizing step of ware washing when washing blenders. Note: Facility only had "fresh scent" scented bleach intended for laundry available. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] Permit holder arrived onsite and provided chlorine to sanitize properly. Blenders were sanitized.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: The Environmental Health Permit is not posted in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Second Repeat Violation: Fries in the upright freezer were found without lids and milk in the reach in cooler were found also found without lids. [CA] Cover food stored in refrigeration units with a food grade material or lid. Foods may be left uncovered or loosely covered when cooling down.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Facility offers indoor onsite consumption but does not have restrooms for customers. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be made available to customers when onsite consumption is offered. Note: A Food Facility that was constructed before January 1, 2004, that has been in continuous operating since January 1, 2004, and that provides space for the consumption of food on the premises shall either provide clean toilet facilities in good repair for consumers, guests, or invitees on property used in connection with, or in, the food facility or prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided. Note: Facility went through plan check in 2010. Facility has a sign stating "No Public Restrooms".

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Facility has several containers of used oil stored on the floor under the three compartment sink. [CA] Animal byproducts and inedible kitchen grease shall be disposed of as required.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, refrigeration unit door handles and autofry fryer, have an accumulation of grime and grease. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Second Repeat Violation: Faucet at the three compartment sink has a leak. 2. The mop sink has a leak at each handle. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Facility has three contianers of used oil stored on the floor under the three compartment sink. [CA] Animal byproducts and inedible kitchen grease shall be disposed of as required.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Fries in the upright freezer were found without lids and milk in the reach in cooler were found also found without lids. [CA] Cover food stored in refrigeration units with a food grade material or lid. Foods may be left uncovered or loosely covered when cooling down.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment, refrigeration unit door handles and autofry fryer, have an accumulation of grime and grease. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Faucet at the three compartment sink has a leak. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Drink carriers were found stored in the restroom. [CA] Remove the drink carriers from the restroom and stored in approved areas.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

The Environmental Health Permit is not posted in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Water at the restroom hand sink measured at 69°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks test strips to measure the concentration of their sanitizer of choice, chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Person in charge present and performing duties

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: No person in charge at time of the inspection. [CA] A "person in charge" who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility at all hours of operation.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of grime and are dirty. 2. Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles have an accumulation of dust/white particles. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.