Inspection
Apr 13, 2026
13 recorded violations
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When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Front counter employees observed not washing hands. When asked they stated that you use water because they have no hand soap behind the counter. One of the staff stated that they use the soap in the bathroom. Ensure staff is trained on washing hands.
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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide
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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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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Spoke to the staff members and ask who the CFPM and Allergen certificates belong to and they stated the owner. Please ensure that you have a person in charge who is able to demonstrate and perform duties. Provide a CFPM and Allergen certificate. Spoke to Lillian and she was not aware of what sink was used for hand washing was not able to demonstrate the use of the 3 bay sink Illness policy and stated that she washes her hands with water because they don't have soap behind the counter. Please ensure staff is properly trained on where to wash and how to operate the 3 bay sink to clean and sanitize the dishes how to store ice scoops and illness policy. Provide
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice scoop being placed inside the ice bins. Ensure staff is trained on how to store ice scoops.
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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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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No allergen verbiage noted on menu's or counter. Provide allergen verbiage. The verbiage will be sent over with this report.
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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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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit for the 3 bay kit. Provide test kit.
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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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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to remove mold-like substance.
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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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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a ladder in front of the hand sink and a fan being stored on top of the hand sink located in the back of the establishment. Remove ladder and fan.
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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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Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
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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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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hand soap at the hand wash sink behind the counter. Provide
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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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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No means to dry hands at hand sink behind counter. Provide means to dry hands
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
No hand wash signage inside the bathroom. Employee's must wash hands. Provide Hand sink behind the counter is not labeled "Hand wash only"
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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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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing ceiling tile in the back room. Provide ceiling tile.
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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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