notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager present during inspection. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have additional staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage. Repeat.
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.
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Flies in kitchen. Seek more aggressive controls.
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.
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- In walk-in freezer; observed an accumulation of ice build-up on the evaporator unit. Maintain equipment in good repair.
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.
6-501.16; Core; Mops leaning up against wall outside; floppy side up; not hung to dry. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Ensure mop water being dumped in the curbed service sink out front; not out the back door. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. As an alternative; hang mop head over the front of the squeezer of the emptied mop bucket so mop head hanging as freely as possible to dry; draining into the bucket. Another alternative would be to use disposable mop heads. 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C)- Noted an accumulation of dust along the ceiling tiles and HVAC unit above the main prep kitchen/ cook line station. Increase frequency of cleaning in noted area.
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 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager present during inspection. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have additional staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage. [REPEAT]
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.
4-501.11- Noted gaskets are torn/ damaged for the 2 door reach in cooler in the Cook's area. Person in charge has already placed a work order to have gaskets replaced. Maintain equipment in good repair.
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; In outside dumpster area; one dumpster lacking drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact trash service provider to have missing drain plug replaced. 5-501.11; Core; Outside dumpsters are sitting further back on gravel area. An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be SMOOTH; durable; and sloped to drain. Have the dumpsters moved forward to the asphalt/parking lot surface. 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- The top lid for the dumpster on the far right hand side is torn. Also noted the sliding doors were left open on the garbage dumpster. Keep dumpster lids closed in between use to minimize the risk of pest entry.
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.
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; A few live flies observed in the front kitchen and back prep spaces. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Increase pest control measures. [REPEAT]
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 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager present during inspection. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have additional staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage. [REPEAT]
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.
5-501.114; Core; In outside dumpster area; one dumpster lacking drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact trash service provider to have missing drain plug replaced. 5-501.11; Core; Outside dumpsters are sitting further back on gravel area. An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be SMOOTH; durable; and sloped to drain. Have the dumpsters moved forward to the asphalt/parking lot surface.
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.
6-501.16; Core; Mops leaning up against wall outside; floppy side up; not hung to dry. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Ensure mop water being dumped in the curbed service sink out front; not out the back door. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. As an alternative; hang mop head over the front of the squeezer of the emptied mop bucket so mop head hanging as freely as possible to dry; draining into the bucket. Another alternative would be to use disposable mop heads.
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
6-501.110; Core; Employee coats and bags observed stored on dry goods and hanging on chemical storage rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEE clothing and other possessions. Provided dedicated storage cubbies/lockers for employees items storage.
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.
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; A few live flies observed in the front kitchen. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Increase pest control measures.
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.
minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager present during inspection. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have additional staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage. [REPEAT]
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.
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; In back kitchen; paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink not working and no other towels provided at the sink. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with: Individual; disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or A heated-air hand drying device; or A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity; pressurized air at ambient temperatures. CDI- Paper towels added to sink during inspection. Repair/replace the paper towel dispenser before your next inspection.
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.
4-602.11; Core; Ice machine with microbial film buildup along inner walls; arm and ice chute. Clean EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Increase cleaning frequency to these items and clean thoroughly.
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.
2-303.11; Core; Multiple food employees observed wearing bracelets while working with food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. CDI- PIC educated on Food Code requirements.
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.
3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer concentration too low in sanitizer buckets in both front and back kitchens; measured at 10-25ppm chlorine. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine). Adjust the sanitizer concentration higher and use sanitizer test kit to verify correct concentration reached.
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; Three lights out over cook area in front kitchen. Paper towel dispenser in rear kitchen not working. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Repair these items.
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.
6-501.18; Core; In mens restroom; urinal with residue accumulation down under/front. PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS; toilets; and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to this area and clean thoroughly.
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 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager present during inspection. The PIC's ServeSafe is expired. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. This is a repeat item.
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.
minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core; No CFPM present during inspection. The PIC's ServeSafe is expired. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Pinesol; Windex and degreaser are unlabeled in spray bottles. Working containers for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
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.