Complaint
Oct 1, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ADULTERATED CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SHALL BE SAFE, UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 3LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CORNERS OF SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED TWO LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/1/2026 TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AFFECTED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ON FAUCET AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR APPROPRIATE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s notes
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial wording
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2638385 DATED 06/11/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE, AT BASE AND IN BETWEEN PANELS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE SPACE IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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