Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
18 recorded violations
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff missing hair restraints. Provide for use at all times.
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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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing a Vomit and diarrhea kit with clean up procedures. 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) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing a valid Servesafe certificate. Provide and post
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed boxes of bananas stored on the floor. PIC removed and placed on the shelf. Continue to elevate all products at least 6inches.
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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Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
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Observed multiple fruit baskets sitting on the freezer chest at temps 47f-55F. PIC was not able to provide an accurate place to store products to maintain a temp of 41f or below. 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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Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Thermometers missing from refrigerator and freezer units. 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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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing a testing device for sanitizer. Provide at all times
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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Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing proper sanitizer for 3 bay sink. Provide at all times
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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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy food soils and spills observed inside and exterior of multiple refrigerator and freezer units. Clean to remove Brown subtance observed inside of the portable ice machine. Clean to remove Provide a pest control report via email prior to the reinspection date.
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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Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff washing fruits and veggies in the sink without an airgap or collander. Provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber for installation of a prep sink with the proper air gap.
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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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff utilizing a prep sink for handwashing and washing fruit. Provide proper hand sink and retrain staff on proper use.
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 (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed water leaking and a rag on the floor to soak up the water from the refrigerator units leaking into the warewash area. Provide a plumbers report for the repair of replace unit.
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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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing paper towels. Provide at all times
In plain English
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
Observed staff personal belongings stored on equipment. Provide proper lockers or storage space
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy rodent droppings around multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings near the front door and behind the counter. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings on multiple pieces of stored equipment. Clean to remove
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broke equipment stored. Remove
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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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broke and cracked ceiling tiles. repair or replace
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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No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Missing allergen certificate. Provide and post
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
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