Inspection
Jul 21, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the basement observed emloyees preparing foods without any effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
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
No written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
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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Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
During the inspection there was no assigned person in charge; one of the manager showed up an hour into the inspection. Due to not having an assigned person in charge who is knowlegable the three-compartment sink was not set up properly and was in use none of the basins were filled with dish detergent solution or sanitizer solution and the employee washing dishes was not sanitizing wares at all after washing and rinsing. Assign a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization when the Certified Food Protection Manager is not on site. After the certified food protection manager arrived they set up the three compartment sink properly with quats testing at 200ppm.
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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(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No Allergen Awareness Certificate could be presented during the inspection; provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
In the walk-in refrigerator observed raw chicken stored directly above raw beef and RTE cut vegetables stored directly below raw beef kebobs; an employee corrected on site after being directed by the health inspector; store foods in the refrigerator according to their cooking temperatures with RTE foods stored above raw proteins.
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
Observed in-use utensils stored in 70F water next to the grill area; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and dry sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running 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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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed an employee preparing food in a large stock pot with the stock pot directly on the floor in the basement; provide a barrier for protection from the floor when preparing foods
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
One of the location's exterior trash receptacles does not have lids; repair or replace to cover exterior trash receptacles properly. Ensure that exterior trash recepatcle lids are closed at all times to prevent pest activity.
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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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide covered waste receptacles for restrooms.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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