5-501.114; Core; The garbage dumpster is missing a drain plug. Drains in dumpsters shall have drain plugs in place. 5-501.15 (B); Core; The dumpster pad is stained with oil. The waste handling units and surrounding area shall be cleanable. Work with neighboring establishments to clean dumpster pad.
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.
4-501.11; Core; Some of the shelving is rusting above the prep sink. Maintain equipment in good repair. Remove rust or replace shelving.
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.
4-601.11(C ); Core; There is food debris on the blue lid of the bulk sugar container and the shelving above the 3 compartment sink and the floor fan have a buildup of dust. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items more 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.
5-501.15 (B); Core; The dumpster pad is stained with oil. The waste handling units and surrounding area shall be cleanable. Work with neighboring establishments to clean dumpster pad.
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.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-403.11 (C); Core; Employee food stored above restaurant's food in meat walk-in cooler. Employee food shall be stored in a designated area and in a manner that prevents the contamination of the establishment's food and supplies.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of bleach was not labeled. Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI- The spray bottle was labeled.
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.
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(C ); Core; A small stack of to-go trays were stored with the food contact surface exposed. Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. CDI- Trays were inverted.
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.
Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-501.19; Priority Foundation; The dish water that was occassionally being used to wash pots temped at 83F; all other dishes go through the dishwasher. During manual warewashing; maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. CDI- Dishwater dumped and remade; temped at 112F.
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.
5-501.11; Core; One of the lids is partially detached and there is a hole in one of the seams of the garbage dumpster. Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Have your landlord request a new garbage dumpster. *No points taken due to PIC having an email dated 8/6 and landlord response dated 8/7/25 stating that GFL has been contacted.
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.
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-502.13; Core; A disposable spoon was stored in the cheese in the bottom section of the large prep cooler. Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. CDI- Spoon was removed.
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.
4-501.11; Core; The tall reach-in freezer is missing a cover at the top on the right side. One of the light shields has a hole in it; the light rod may or maynot be shatter proof. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace both covers.
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.
Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-501.14; Core; There is a buildup of residue in the inner rim of the sprayer head at the 3 compartment sink. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used. Clean the sprayer head on a more frequent basis.
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.
5-501.11; Core; One of the lids is partially detached and there is a hole in one of the seams of the garbage dumpster. Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Have your landlord request a new garbage dumpster.
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.
6-501.12; There is a buildup of dust on the blades of the ceiling fans; the ceiling vents in the bathrooms and some of the vents in the kitchen. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Clean the floors; walls and ceilings on a frequent basis.
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.
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; One ninth pan of roasted corn (53F) recently cooked found cooling in the top portion of the main prep cooler. Food shall be cooled by placing the food in shallow pans; separating food into smaller or thinner portions; using rapid cooling equipment; using ice as an ingredient; or other effective methods. Ensure foods are cooled down to 41F prior to placing in cold hold units. These units are designed to maintain temperature; not rapidly cool down foods. CDI- Ninth pan of roasted corn was taken to the reach-in freezer and reached 31F-35F in 25 minutes.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11; Core; Employee food brought from home found stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler; above facility's food. Food shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Designate a better location for employee food where contamination of facility's food may not occur.
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.
4-501.11; Core; The reach-in freezer inner door panel is removed and the absorbent insulation is exposed. PIC has purchased a stainless steel cover for the interior of the reach-in freezer and cover is currently in facility. PIC is in the process of fitting and securing it to the door. Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Repair damaged equipment. Full points will be deducted on the next inspection if violation still occurs.
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.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11; Core; Cover is missing on light fixture in the dry storage area directly upon entering kitchen; bulbs do not appear to be shatter-resistant. Light bulbs shall be shielded; coated; or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Provide shield for fixture; individual covers for light bulbs; or switch bulbs to shatter-resistant bulbs.
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.
4-501.114; Priority; The mechanical dishwasher had a concentration just below 50ppm chlorine. A chemical used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall be at the proper concentration (50-200ppm chlorine). Facility had not used the mechanical dishwasher today and 3-compartment sink was already set up with quat sanitizer and tested within range. Dishes were actively being washed using this method. CDI- EcoLab was called during the inspection and technician visited to adjust unit prior to EHS leaving establishment.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11; Core; (1)Cilantro was being dried in bundles on a mesh rack that sat directly on top of a large fan that had accumulated dust buildup on its frame. (2)Boxes of chips were found stored on a dunnage rack directly beside the handwashing sink upon entering kitchen. Food was stored too close to the handwashing sink where there was a potential for splash contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: in a clean; dry location; where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. CDI- Herbs relocated. Do not store food too close to the handwashing sink or install a splashguard to protect food during storage.
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.
4-501.11; Core; The walk-in cooler on the left has water leaking through the seams in the top of the unit. The reach-in freezer inner door panel is removed and the absorbent insulation is exposed. Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Repair damaged equipment.
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.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11; Core; Cover is missing on light fixture in the dry storage area directly upon entering kitchen; bulbs do not appear to be shatter-resistant. Light bulbs shall be shielded; coated; or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Provide shield for fixture; individual covers for light bulbs; or switch bulbs to shatter-resistant bulbs.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-204.11 ; Priority; The quaternary ammonium sanitizer being dispensed at the sink measures above 400 ppm...Chemical sanitizers applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in food-contact surface sanitizing solutions (150-400 ppm for quaternary ammonium solutions and 50-200 ppm for chlorine). CDI: Solution diluted before use. Have this dispenser serviced so it properly mixes a food-safe sanitizing solution.; 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Two spray bottles of brightly colored liquid were not labeled...Working containers of toxic/poisonous chemicals taken from bulk shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. CDI: Bottles labeled.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11; Core; Cilantro was being dried in bundles on a mesh rack that sat directly on top of a large fan that had a slight amount of dust buildup on its frame...Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: in a clean; dry location; where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. CDI: Herbs relocated.
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.
3-304.14; Core; The quat sanitizing solution in the wiping cloth bucket measured over 400 ppm...In-use wiping cloths used on equipment surfaces shall be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration according to EPA guidelines or manufacturer's instructions (150-400ppm for quaternary ammonium)...Solution diluted to a max of 400 ppm.
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.
4-501.11; Core; Some of the metal shelving; such as the dish racks and low shelf on the prep table; is peeling/rusted. The walk-in cooler on the left has water leaking through the seams in the top of the unit. The reach-in freezer inner door panel is removed and the absorbent insulation is exposed...Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition...Repair damaged equipment. Replace damaged shelves with similar approved shelving (meeting ANSI/NSF certification or equivalent). Some previously mentioned items have been fixed.
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.