Stellato Gelato

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Measured chlorine sanitizer basin at 3 comp sink at 25 ppm chlorine. [CA] Maintain 100 ppm chlorine. [COS]

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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Unlabeled chemical spray bottles . [CA] Label with contents name.

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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.

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Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

Observed vacuum packaged cheese, deli meat in refrigerator with dates exceeded more than 2 days (48 hours). [CA] If you choose to store food in this manner the requirements are as follows: -The food is labeled with the production time and date. -The food is held at 41oF or lower during refrigeration storage. -The food is removed from its package in the food facility within 48 hours after packaging. -Written standard operating procedures explaining this food process step by step is provided and emailed to inspector for review prior to conducting process. Remove food from packaging and place in a ziploc bag or container.

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

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed ice cream scoops stored in milky unclean standing water. [CA] Store ice cream scoops in wall mounted dipper well at all times. Repeat violation.

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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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Permits available

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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 storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of candy stored on floor below snack display. [CA] Store food 6 inches off of floor.

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

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lack of chlorine test strips. [CA] Provide and test at 100 ppm.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION. Unapproved turbochef oven on site. Per approved construction plans this equipment was not included (previously panini grills were approved). [CA] Submit manufacturer specification sheet + mechanical exhaust ventilation exemption for the oven to our plan check department. Visit www.ehinfo.org -> plan review for more info. Submit paperwork by 2/19/25. Failure to submit equipment for approval by deadline will result in further enforcement (impound/removal of oven from facility) + re-inspection fee's.

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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloth noted on sandwich counter. [CA] Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket in between uses.

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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser inoperable at hand sink behind gelato case. No paper towels available [CA] Keep unit in good repair, provide paper towels. Battery for automatic soap dispenser is dead and unit is not working. Paper towel dispenser is inoperable due to incorrect paper towel. [CA] Ensure soap and paper towels are available at all times and dispensers are operable. [COS] Paper towels were provided, battery was changed.

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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.

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

Inspector’s notes

Unapproved ventless turbochef oven on site. Per approved construction plans, this equipment was not included (previously panini grills were approved). [CA] Submit the manufacturer specification sheet + mechanical exhaust ventilation exemption form to our Plan Check Department (dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org) for approval by 2/25/25.

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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed dipper well was turned off and 2 hanging containers of stagnant water at 76F with ice cream scoops noted. [CA]In use utensils (ice cream scoops) shall be kept in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. [COS]

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.