1 - Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Policy not available for review. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees; consumers; food; and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. EHS sent policy and poster to PIC via email.
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No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed
Inspector’s notes
3-301.11; Priority Foundation; Observed team members cutting raw chilis with bare hands. Observed team member placing cooked food on plate with bare hands. Food employees may not contact exposed; ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue; spatulas; tongs; single-use gloves; or dispensing equipment-Item discarded. Manager provided training- team member washed hands and donned gloves.
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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed on bowls soiled with dried food debris; stored on drying racks. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink.
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.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed two pans of vegetable sauce a few sauces holding above 41F. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items discarded.
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.
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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed the following housemade items without date marking: lentil desserts; brown gravy; various housemade sauces and pastes; lentil stew; cooked potato; cooked lamb; corn and cheese stuffed broccoli ect... Ready to eat ; Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food )prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises; sold; or discarded; based on the temperature and time combinations specified below. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. All items dated.
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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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed several items cooked after 2pm cooling inside tightly covered plastic or in deep containers (see chart above) Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed. Items placed on sheet pans inside walk in for rapid cooling.
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.
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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Observed several flies active in facility. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. If issue persists; Call pest control.
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.
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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector’s notes
3-302.15; Core; Observed PLU stickers on washed; RTE pomegranates held inside reach in on the line. Raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to eat form. Remove stickers before washing all produce.
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