5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat The hand washing sinks in the kitchen have leaking faucets. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. The PIC has placed a work order with in-house maintenance. No points taken at this time.
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.
notedCode 6-404.11 Segregation and Locations - Distressed Merchandise (Pf) Several dented cans stored with cans in-use canned goods. Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for creditContamination
Official wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
6-404.11 Segregation and Locations - Distressed Merchandise (Pf) Several dented cans stored with cans in-use canned goods. Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit; such as dented cans or recalled products. The PIC moved the dented cans to a separate shelf. ***NO POINTS TAKEN***
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.
3-304.12; Core; Observed knives stored between a prep table and the side of the fryer station fliptop cooler. Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. CDI- knives removed from this location and washed.
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.
6-501.11; Core; Caulking above the cookline along the seam of the hood ventilation system is in poor repair. A piece was observed hanging down from the right side. The floor is cracked at the entrance of the walk-in cooler. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair these areas. No point taken today. Piece of loose caulking was removed.
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.
3-501.18; Priority; Observed a container of meatloaf from Saturday in the reach-in cooler without a prep date. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be discarded after 7 days in refrigeration and marked to indicate their discard date. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI- meatloaf prep date known and affixed. All other date marking observed compliant. Full points not taken.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
2-301.14; Priority; Observed an employee put new single-use gloves on after cleaning the inside of a reach-in cooler and using a squeegee to move water on the floor without washing hands first. Hands shall be washed before donning gloves for working with food and after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. CDI- employee was instructed to wash hands and change gloves. Handwashing education provided.
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.
3-501.18; Priority; Observed a container of onion soup in the walk-in cooler with a prep date of 7/31. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be discarded after 7 days in refrigeration. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI- soup discarded. All other date marking observed compliant. No points taken
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11; Core; Condensation was observed dripping inside the front of the reach-in cooler next to fryer. Standing water was observed on the bottom of the unit. Food shall be stored in a clean; dry location and where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Water was dried during inspection and PIC will monitor this unit for possible issue with condensation.
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.
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; Residue accumulation observed around door hinges of reach-in coolers. Side of cooler next to fryer has grease residue. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. Full point not taken.
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.
6-302.11; Priority Foundation; No toilet paper was availalbe in the men's room. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. CDI- toilet paper was replaced.
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.
6-501.11; Core; Wall corner near exit door and across from dry storage area is damaged. Wall is coming apart and corner cover is missing. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair wall corner. No point taken
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.
3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Cooked sweet potato fries; spinach artichoke dip and cooked wings were observed without dates. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be date marked if kept longer than 24 hours. CDI- dates known and affixed.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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; Fan covers in the walk-in cooler; vents on back of microwaves above prep line and vents on ice machine all have some dust accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Please clean these areas.
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.
6-501.11; Core; The light cover inside the walk-in freezer is cracked and part of it is missing. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Replace light cover. No point taken today.
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.
3-304.14; Core; Buckets of sanitizer were observed stored directly next to and above clean equipment and blanched fries. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of clean equipment; food and single-service articles. CDI- buckets relocated. PIC has bought a rack for one bucket at the end of the cookline and has not yet installed it.
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.
3-304.12; Core; Observed a knife stored in the crevice between the flip top unit and a food preparation table near the fryer. Store utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment that is sanitized appropriately. The last inspection noted a spoon handle laying in a container of chicken salad. Ensure utensils are stored appropriately to avoid a full point demerit in the future.
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.
4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; A stack of metal pans was observed with water underneath on the clean equipment shelf. After cleaning and sanitizing; equipment shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Make space for this purpose as best you can. The last inspection noted clean plates stored throughout the kitchen with the food-contact surface exposed. Manager now covers these with aprons when they are not needed. Full point not taken today.
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.