3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. (P): Fully cooked sausage dogs stored under raw shrimp inside walk-in cooler. CDI: Sausage dogs placed on top shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf): Visible food residue on mechanical meat slicer. Slicer hasn’t been used in several days per PIC. CDI: Slicer disassembled to be thoroughly cleaned. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C): Pink build-up inside large chest ice machine in back kitchen area. Equipment such as ice machines and inner components shall be frequently cleaned. Please have ice machine 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.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf): Date marking sticker adhesive residue left on metal food compartment stored as clean. CDI: dishes taken to be 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.
5-501.116 Cleaning Receptacles (C): cleaning needed on exterior surface of outdoor grease receptacle.
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.
notedCode 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumptionContamination
Official wording
Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption; unadulterated and honestly presented. (P): Several serrano peppers with microbial growth present. CDI: Peppers discarded during inspection.
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.
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Consumer advisory is missing from two menu items containing seared tuna which is not a fully cooked product. CDI: PIC informed and advisory added with disclosure statement.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf): Spray bottles of blue chemical cleaner without an identifying label present. CDI: Label added during inspection.
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.
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. Black residue buildup inside gaskets of front reach-in cooler. CDI: Staff wiped down gaskets during inspection. Kitchen equipment is otherwise very 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.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. (Pf): Batteries dead inside service line handwashing sink leaving the hand drying towels inaccessible. CDI: Paper towels supplied nearby on half-wall until batteries can be 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.
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C): Pink build-up inside large chest ice machine in back kitchen area. Equipment such as ice machines and inner components shall be frequently cleaned. Please have ice machine 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.
notedCode 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beefOther
Official wording
Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef; fish; lamb; pork; and poultry during storage; preparation; holding; and display. (P): Observed raw pork stored over raw fish and raw shell eggs stored over single-service containers of half & half inside walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods shall be protected from cross contamination by storing them based on final cook temperature with ready-to-eat foods above raw animal foods. CDI: Foods rearranged during inspection; EC provided storage hierarchy educational materials during inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fishFood temperature
Official wording
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish; required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling; shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water: Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and salmon that had not been removed from packaging prior to thawing as labeling required. CDI: EC Wall provided thawing education and holes were poked into packaging.
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.
notedCode 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests
Official wording
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests (C): Few flies observed in kitchen area. Please have pest control assess.
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
6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C): Bottle of multi-vitamin gummies stored over prep area. CDI: Item removed to office away from food.
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.