chicken and milk in 2 door worktop cooler at 44F
[CA]maintain perishable food under 41F (or 45F for dairy products)
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
no valid manager's food safety certificate
[CA]obtain/renew an FSC
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.
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
built in wall fan unit over electric cook stove
[CA]properly ventilate cooking equipments
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.
Observed shattered mirror in the restroom.
[Corrective Action] Safety remove the mirror from the restroom.
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.
Observed accumulation of white flour substance on the drain pipes of the 3 compartment sink and the plastic shelving.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain .
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.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certificate observed expired.
[Corrective Action] Provide the valid and current Food Safety Certificate.
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.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed medicine stored on the work table in the kitchen.
[Corrective Action] Store medicine separate from the food prep area.
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.
1. Heavy dust accumulation on the wall next to the ice machine.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.
2. Old food splatter on the wall by the 3 compartment sink and the cooking area.
[Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain 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.