Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
12 recorded violations
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all compromised cutting boards with deep lacerations where needed
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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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
All food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints as discussed
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed
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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Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discard all wooden utensils with splintered burnt edges where needed
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Vents in the hood with heavy grease deposits need to be removed and soaked overnight as discussed
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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Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Enlarge this area so large pots can properly air dry
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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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide
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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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean interior / exterior of all cooking eqipment - exterior of all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
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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Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the broken barriers on the sides - maintain clean after use
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove rust and obnoxious odors
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floors walls and ceilings behind and throughout the cooking equipment / kitchen areas from all visible soils
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Enlarge the area for staff to properly change as discussed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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