Tasty Donuts

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack Food safety certification. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

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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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Large containers lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

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

Inspector’s notes

After use mop was left in a mop bucket with dirty water. [CA]After use, Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink or toilet facility. Mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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.

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Lack probe thermometer. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

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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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack soap dispenser for both hand washing sinks in the kitchen area and hand washing sink inside the restroom. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwashing stations at all times.

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.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Two cockroaches were seen near grease trap. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. [SA]Last pest control report : EXO pest solution 1/20/26 Keep working with pest control service to eliminate cockroach problem.

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.

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

Inspector’s notes

FOOD FACILITY HAS A LOT OF CARTONS AND EQUIPMENT. [CA] Food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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.

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

Inspector’s notes

LEAKAGE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. [CA] Repair or fix leakage faucet.

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

BOTH SIDE BOARDS OF THE WAREWASH SINK HAS CLEAN DISHES DRYING. [CA] Facility shall have a procedure in place to wash, rinse, and sanitize following onside board for dirty dishes and the other side board for drying only.

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

Behind the front counter hand washing sink has container and scoop in it. [CA] Keep hand washing sink accessible and/or unobstructed at all times.

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

Pepsi refrigeration-true with uncured ham, turkey, and bacon was at 44F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Food was transfered to the food prep table.

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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Thermometers provided, accurate

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Pepsi refrigeration-true has uncured ham, turkey, bacon, and vegetables in it. [CA]The refrigerator that is approved only for prepackaged fooditems is in use to store unpackaged potentially hazardousfoods (i.e. Pepsi or Coke refrigerator intended for storingcanned drinks used to store raw meats).

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.