4-601.11 (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf): Food debris observed on clean multi-use pans and in the bottom of a large sauce bottle storage container. CDI: Dishes moved to be cleaned during inspection.
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 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in unit doors of pizza make line units.
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.
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. (P): Carton of raw shell eggs stored on wire shelving inside walk-in cooler above ready to eat produce. CDI: Eggs moved to appropriate raw food storage shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Three gaskets torn on reach-in unit doors. One on fry cooler and two on front pizza make line units.
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.
notedCode 4-703.11 After cleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-703.11 After cleaning; equipment; food contact surfaces; and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method. (P): chlorine sanitizer inside dish machine reading 0ppm after several attempts. CDI: Please manually sanitizing at three compartment sink while dish machine is adjusted.
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 Maintain equipment in good repair. Two gaskets torn. One on fry cooler and one on reach-in unit.
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.
6-501.12; Core; Dust observed on ceiling vents in dish area. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
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.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing (Pf): Multi-use plastic container store in grill station handwashing sink. CDI: Item removed.
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.
notedCode 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Ice build-up on freezer door threshold.
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.
6-501.12; Core; Dust observed on ceiling vents. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
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.
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Minor food debris inside reach-in cooler gaskets. Grease build-up on hood ventilation system over grill/fryer station. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust and other debris.
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.
4-602.11; Core; Minor black residue on ice machine interior. Equipment such as ice machines shall be frequently cleaned.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-201.11; Priority; Bottle of Advil stored on shelving over prep sink/flip top cooler. Toxic materials shall be stored where they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service items. CDI: Medicine removed.; 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Several spray bottles containing chemical cleaners inside dish area do not have identifying labels. Working containers used to store toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be cleaner identified with the common name of the material. CDI: Labels added.
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.
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Few small flies noted in dish pit area. Premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.
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.
4-602.13; Core; Greasy residue build-up on handles of fry cooler flip-top. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.
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.
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Greasy residue on cold drawer handles. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-204.11; Priority; Bucket of quat sanitizer reading in the 500ppm range. Chemical sanitizers shall be used at the proper concertation for food-contact surfaces. CDI: Sanitizers remade.
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; Three bins of potato chips stored on top of a box of fryer oil on the floor. Food shall be stored at least 6-inches above the floor. Please replace oil with a small table or platform.
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.
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Handwashing sink at grill station without a supply of hand towels. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with disposable towels. CDI: Hand towels replaced.
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.
3-302.11; Priority; Raw ground beef stored on prep table over opened boxes of potatoes and employee jacket. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings and cooked pulled pork stored over raw pork/bacon inside walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods shall be separated from ready-to-eat foods with ready-to-eat foods stored above raw animal foods. CDI: Items rearranged inside cooler during inspection. New storage order stickers provided during inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-201.11; Priority; Spray air freshener bottle stored on dry storage shelving above facility single-service items. Toxic materials shall be stored where they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service items. CDI: Air freshener removed. No points deducted ay this time.
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.
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Few flies noted in dish pit area. Premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.
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.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-403.11; Core; Employee coat stored on top of opened boxes of potatoes and one employee phone stored on flip-top cooler prep surface. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated area where contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service items cannot occur. This violation has been marked on the last 4 inspections. Full points taken. CDI: Items moved.
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.