Inspection
Jun 5, 2026
12 recorded violations
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When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
During the inspection observed lack of handwashing between tasks before washing dishes at the 3-compartment sink after handling soiled dishes and before handling foods and food contact surfaces. Retrain staff on proper hand washing.
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
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The designated person in charge is not a certified food protection manager; they were not able to answer questions about food safety temperatures illness policy was unable to identify what sanitizer the location uses on food contact surfaces or how to test the sanitizer solution; provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cups with small whisks stored directly next to the front of house handwashing sink without any protection from splashes during the handwashing process; do not store food contact surfaces near handwashing sink where prone to possible contamination.
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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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Rehydrated and prepared boba pearls held on counter without any active cold holding at 83F staff claim the product had been prepared an hour earlier; the health inspector instructed the staff to prepare an ice bath in large hotel pan and place the smaller containers into the larger hotel pan to properly cool and cold hold the boba pearls; hold TCS foods at or below 41F.
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
No internal thermometers observed in cold holding units; provide internal thermometers in all cold holding units.
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 was able to be presented during the inspection; a food establishment should have a thin stemmed food thermometer capable of measuring hot and cold foods at all times.
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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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
The walls in the back prep area are heavily soiled with food splash stains the cloth curtain that divides the front and rear area is heavily soiled the surfaces of the back prep area handwashing sink are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of 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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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed an employee rinsing out and dumping soiled water into the handwashing sink in the front area; retrain staff on proper handwashing sink usage - handwashing sinks are for hand washing only.
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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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
The only handwashing sink in the back prep area is not working and has been disconnected from the water supply to prevent leaks the only other handwashing sink is through a door in the front of house area; have a licensed plumber repair the handwashing sink. Staff indicate that the back of house handwashing sink broke a few days ago but a repair has been ordered.
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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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Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
During the entirety of the inspection the entrance door was propped open and the side entrances to the building's shared hallway were propped open; doors to food service areas and exterior doors should be closed to prevent pest entry.
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are multiple damaged floor tiles in the back of house area; repair or replaces the damaged and missing floor tiles.
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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Inspector’s notes
There is no allergy warning observed on any menus; provide an allergy warning stating "Before placing your order please inform your server if someone in your party has an allergy"
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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