Routine Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s notes
1) Cardboard is reused to line shelves by the cook line and by the dishwasher. The cardboard has visible stains and food debris. [CA] Discontinue the reuse of cardboard and instead use material that is smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. 2) Bowls are used as scoops and stored inside bulk food containers. [CA] Use approved utensils with a handle for use with bulk foods. 3) Inside the reach-in cooler by the cook line, observed linen used in direct contact with food as a cover. [CA] Linen shall not be used in direct contact with food.
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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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine sanitizer for the dishwasher is measured at 0 ppm. [CA] Maintain chlorine sanitizer for the dishwasher at 50 ppm. [SA] Showed employee how to prepare the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer measured at 100 ppm. Employee shall complete the sanitizing step using the three compartment sink. Minor violation: Black mold-like substance observed on inside panels of the ice machine. [CA] Frequently clean and sanitize the inside panels of the ice machine.
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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Food storage: food storage containers identified
Inspector’s notes
1) Containers of food are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. 2) Containers of food stored in the walk-in cooler are not covered. [CA] Food shall be stored in a manner where it is protected from contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
1) Back door of the facility is kept open at time of inspection. [CA] Facility shall keep back door closed when not in use to prevent the entrance of vermin. 2) Employee's personal phone is stored on top of take out containers. [CA] Employee's personal items shall be stored separately or below food and food contact surfaces. [COS] Employee relocated phone and discarded the take-out container that was in direct contact with the phone.
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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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Spray bottles stored in the kitchen are not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.
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.
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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Handwash sink located near warewashing did not have soap available in dispenser. [CA] All handwash sinks shall have warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels available. [COS] Employee refilled soap 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.
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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Small flies observed around the warewashing area of the kitchen. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activities.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Wiping towels are observed used, reused, and stored on food prep surfaces. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
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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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed cleaning and proceeded back to the prep table without washing their hands. [CA] Employees shall properly wash hands with warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels as required. [COS] Employee was stopped instructed to properly wash hands before contamination of food or food prep surfaces.
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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Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
Observed raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods inside the reach-in coolers and the walk-in cooler. [CA] Raw meats shall be stored separate or below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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