5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Blender pitcher stored in handwashing sink. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed pitcher and informed staff that hand washing sinks are for hand washing only.***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***
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.
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Some flies observed in establishment. Premises shall be maintained free of insects. Review and revise insect control measures. ***WILL RETURN TO VERIFY IN TEN 10 DAYS***
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.
notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) Sanitizer solution visibly soiled. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. PIC remade and tested sanitizing solution.
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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) The following areas are soiled and shall be cleaned: floors under equipment. 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.
3-304.12 (A); Core; Observed a food scoop with the handle inside a container of egg/brisket mix. In-use utensils in TCS food must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- scoop removed. Full point taken for repeat violation.
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.
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C) CoreCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (B) and (C) Core; Food residue observed inside a few cabinets on the shelving and around the hot holding unit compartments. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris accumulation. Cleaning has improved significantly since previous inspections. Full point not 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.
5-501.114; Core; Drain plugs are missing on the garbage bins out back. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC has attempted to plug these herself but they did not stay in place. Please contact the garbage contractor for replacement to avoid full point deduction on next inspection. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
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; Core; Dust observed on AC vent above warewashing area. Floor in the walk-in cooler is soiled under the shelving. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used during cleaning to minimize food and equipment exposure to contamination. Clean these areas. 6-501.11; Core; Some wooden shelving/cabinets in the coffee prep area and under the counter are in poor repair. Base moulding is coming apart in spots. This prevents proper cleaning. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair or replace shelving and base moulding. Full point taken for repeat violation.
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.
2-301.14; Priority; Observed an employee sweeping the floor with a dustpan. Employee discarded old gloves but failed to wash hands before donning new gloves. Hands shall be washed before donning gloves for working with food and after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands. CDI- employee was instructed to wash hands before donning gloves for food prep. Hands were washed and new gloves applied.
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; A container of pre-cooked sausage patties in the walk-in cooler had a discard date of 5/13 with a prep date of 5/11. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be discarded after 7 days in refrigeration. The day of preparation or thawing count as day 1. CDI- food voluntarily discarded. All other date marking observed compliant. No points taken today.
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.
3-304.12; Core; Observed a plastic tub with handles laying in the ice inside the ice machine. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing; when used on non-TCS foods; utensils shall be held with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed such as ice bins. Do not store handles inside the ice and only use utensils with proper handles. Full point taken for repeat violation.
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.
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; Food residue observed inside a few cabinets on the shelving. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Cleaning has improved significantly since last inspection. 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.
5-501.114; Core; Drain plugs are missing on the garbage bins out back. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC has attempted to plug these herself but they did not stay in place. Please contact the garbage contractor for replacement to avoid losing points on your next inspection.
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.
6-501.11; Core; Some wooden shelving/cabinets in the coffee prep area under the counter are in poor repair. This prevents proper cleaning. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair or replace shelving. 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.