Inspection
Jan 8, 2024
15 recorded violations
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Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of proper hanwashing. Handsinks without soap and paper towels. Wash Hands properly and frequently.
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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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing handwashing and temperature control (hot and cold holding).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ice cream scoops stored in stagnant soiled water. Store properly in clean runing water.
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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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer buckets empty employee slicing fruits. Provide wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
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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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several cheese sandwiched (bread and american cheese) placed in rack tower and left in ambient temperature (68F). PIC stated they made them 2 hours earlier and keep them all day out for serving. Store properly in temperature control 41 or below. PIC moved the sandwiches to a refrigerating unit.
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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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed clam chowder and shaved steak placed in hot holding unit but no water in the unit and turned of. PIC stated they just reheated them in microwave and placed them there 15 minutes ago (120F). PIC filled unit with water and turned it up to the maximum for immediate re-heating at 165F. Mantain all TCS food at 135F or above.
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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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some units missing interior thermometers. 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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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
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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Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Freezer at the prep area scheduled for repair awaitin arrival of parts. Invoice showed to me.
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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Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No food thermometer on site. 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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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink filled with soiled dishes. Several equipment placed for air drying soiled to touch Provide proper warewashing all the time.
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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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Several storage shelves soiled . Clean all properly.
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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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Freezer at the prep area scheduled for repair awaitin arrival of parts. Invoice showed to me. Currently unit not in use. Repair.
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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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsinks at prep area and serving line without soap. Provide.
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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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsinks at cooking line and prep area without paper towels. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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