Inspection
Oct 13, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No food thermometer. Provide food thermometer.
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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Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed scored and worn cutting boards. Replace all cutting boards.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled counters inside the flip top on the inside of the drawers under the grill top. Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized with commerical grade chemicals. Observed soiled glass on the inside and outside of the cocoa cola refrigeration unit. Clean to remove all soil. Observed soil and debris on the knife holder. Clean to remove soil and debris. Observed a strong mold- like smell in the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove smell. Observed soiled bathrooms. Clean toliets.
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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Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed only one hand sink. Provide another hand sink near the warewashing area. Observed pipes on the wall that may have been for a hand sink.
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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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed trash bags of cans unused equipment from the past owner downstairs in the basement. Remove all unnessary items that are not being used all trash and organize under the stairs. Observed a full grease barrell outside that needs to be emptied. Contact grease company. Observed boxes and bed in the office upstairs. Remove all boxes and bedding from the office. Observed AC units with hoses running out to the windows not properly secured. 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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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed paper towels on the counter. Provide towel holder in bathrooms and next to hand sinks Observed broken toliet seat. Repair Observed no light shields on the bathroom lights in both bathrooms. Repair or replace. Observed bathroom light not working in the employee bathroom. Ensure new light has a working fan. 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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Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide lighting in the basement back corner of the hallway under the sump pump.
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 worn grout lines near the 3 bay sink and in the prep and kitchen area and outside the bathrooms. Regrout to prevent water/food debris from accumulating and stagnating.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Provide allergen awareness verbiage on all menus. The allergen verbiage will be sent over with this report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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