Q-Pot

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

RAW PORK IN CONTAINERS ARE STORED ABOVE BEER KEGS. [CA] STORE RAW PORK BELOW READY TO EAT DRINKS OR FOOD.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BOXES AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATES AND FOOD HANDLERS CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE THE FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE AND THE FOOD HANDLERS CARDS IN 2 WEEKS.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: THE REACH IN UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR BY THE PASS WINDOW IS IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE DOOR. FOUND SOME WATER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.

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.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALL BY THE SAUCES RACK IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR WALL FOUND SOME MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPAIR THE FLOOR. THE WALL BY THE RACK WITH LETTUCE AND GREENS IS MISSING THE COVER FOR THE GAS CONTROLLER. [CA] PROVIDE COVER.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE CUT WATERMELON AT 49F AT THE SAUCE BAR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE THE OPERATOR WANTS TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE WATERMELON.

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.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, 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.

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

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.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

THE AREA BELOW THE SAUCE BAR CABINET HAS FOOD DEBRIS. THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR, SIDES AND INSIDE TOP HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

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.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FRUIT FLY BY THE BAR. [CA] REMOVE FLIES.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF EMPLOYEE'S CUPS STORED NEXT TO FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS WITH A LID.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF SPRAY BOTTLES IN THE BACK RACK WITH NO LABEL. [CA] PROVIDE LABELS.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM. [CA] PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. COS

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FEW BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TWO WALK IN COOLERS WITH LEAKING WATER FROM THE CONDENSER. [CA] REPAIR THESE UNITS.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE VARIOUS SALADS INCLUDING POTATO SALAD AT 49F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE COOKING AREA. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THE SODA GUN HOLDERS FOR THE SODA AT THE BAR. [CA] PROVIDE HOLDERS TO AVOID THE HOSE FROM FALLING INTO THE CONSUMABLE ICE.

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.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A JACKET STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF SODA CANS SUBMERGED IN CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] DO NOT PLACE ANY SODA CANS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PIPES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ON THE PIPES THAT IRRIGATE THE LETTUCE ON THE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] CLEAN THESE PARTS MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE CABINETS BY THE BUFFET WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN. FOUND THE FAN COVER IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BY THE BUFFET WITH DUST. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

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.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE BEEF, SHRIMP, TOFU AND CLAMS AT 49F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. FOUND THE POTATO SALAD AT 46F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.

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.

Official wording

Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WATER PUDDLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOOR. AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF THE FLOOR BEING SPRAYED WITH WATER AS THE WATER HOSE AND SPRAY GUN WERE READILY SEEN IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] DO NOT USE A SPRAY HOSE TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, AS THE DROPLETS OF WATER CREATED MAY RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN PLATES, UTENSILS, FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.

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.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A COUPLE OF HOLES ON THE WALL BY THE MOP SINK, THE WALL IN DISREPAIR BY THE HALL WAY TO THE OFFICE, FOUND THE WALL IN DISREPAIR BY THE EXIT DOOR TO THE DINING IN THE BACK. [CA] SEAL HOLES AND REPAIR WALLS. FOUND THE FLOOR WITH BROKEN TILES IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] REPLACE THE TILES. FOUND SPIDERWEBS ON THE CEILING BY THE BACK DOOR AND ON THE SHELVES NEARBY. [CA] REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS. FOUND EXCESS GREASE ON THE WALL BY THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. [CA] CLEAN THE WALL MORE OFTEN.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BOTH DOORS TO THE REACH IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPLACE BOTH DOORS.

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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR HAS THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE COOKED NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES IN THE DRAWER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 131F . [CA] KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 135F OR MORE. THE FOOD WAS RE-HEATED TO 165F. FOUND THE MASHED POTATOES AND THE COOKED BEANS SPROUTS AT 60F IN THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE BACK WALL. [CA] KEEP THE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D

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.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

THE FIRST HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER. [CA] ENSURE THE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT 100F. NOTE: THE HOT WATER VALVE BELOW THE SINK HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. COS

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.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BOTH OF THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE KITCHEN WITH POTS INSIDE THE SINK AND ONE HAD A CART BLOCKING ITS ACCESS. THERE WERE NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. [CA] ENSURE THE SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AND WELL STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. COS

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

FOUND A FEW JACKETS STORED ON SHELVES NEXT TO FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

THE WARE WASHER IS NOT SANITIZING THE DISHES. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER DOES NOT REACH 160F. [CA] ENSURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR SANITIZING REACHES 160F MINIMUM. SA: MAY USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE AT 100 PPM UNTIL THE WARE WASHER GETS SERVICED.

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

THE WALK IN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSER ONTO THE FLOOR. [CA] REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER. THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE BACK WALL IS UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOUND A KNIFE IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BROKEN TIP. [CA] REPLACE THE KNIFE. FOUND THE GASKETS IN THE UNDER COUNTER FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. FOUND THE DOOR OF THIS FREEZER DO NOT CLOSE SECURELY. [CA] REPLACE THE GASKETS AND FIX THE DOORS. FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE USING RUBBER GLOVES THAT MAY NOT BE FOOD GRADE (PACKAGE IS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) TO MIX THE NOODLES IN THE WOK. [CA] DO NOT USE NOT APPROVED GLOVES TO HANDLE COOKED FOOD. USE FOOD GRADE UTENSILS.

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.

Official wording

Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SEVERAL BOXES WITH RAW FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

MISSING THERMOMETER FOR SOME OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. [CA] ENSURE ALL THE REFRIGERATORS HAVE A THERMOMETER.

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.