Canvass
Sep 15, 2026
14 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INACCESSIBLE WITH COOKING WARE, SPONGES, SMALL EQUIPMENT REPAIR TOOLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER (LARGE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,STOVE, HANDWASHING ETC THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 45,47,49,51,55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2618995 DATED 6/11/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- --45) 4-502.13: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE GREENS AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE USE BAGS MAY NOT BE REUSED AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. --47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --49) 4-601.11(C): MUST REMOVE DIRT/DUST RESIDUE AND CLEAN THE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN. --51) 5-205.15: OBSERVED SINK TO BE LOOSE FROM THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --55) 6-501.12: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INACCESSIBLE WITH COOKING WARE, SPONGES, SMALL EQUIPMENT REPAIR TOOLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER (LARGE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,STOVE, HANDWASHING ETC THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 45,47,49,51,55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2618995 DATED 6/11/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- --45) 4-502.13: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE GREENS AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE USE BAGS MAY NOT BE REUSED AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. --47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --49) 4-601.11(C): MUST REMOVE DIRT/DUST RESIDUE AND CLEAN THE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN. --51) 5-205.15: OBSERVED SINK TO BE LOOSE FROM THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --55) 6-501.12: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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