ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 6, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Wet containers stacked up and moisture trapped inside. Must air dry food containers after washing.
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.
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6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s Notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Wet mop drying by wall. Provide mop hook.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled working and bulk containers through out in the kitchen. Must label all food containers.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding
Inspector’s Notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Cut up chicken held on temp.102 F in over filled container on line. REPEAT VIOLATION. Keep hot TCS food on temp. 135 F or above to prevent growth of bacteria. Do not over filled container. Corrected on site.
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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4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s Notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed mold inside ice machine. Discard contaminated ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Clean ice machine regularly to prevent mold growth and contamination of ice. Corrected on site.
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.
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6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s Notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Mold on back wall and on caulk on 3 comp.sink. REPEAT VIOLATON. Clean wall and replace caulk.
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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4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Ice bucket stored face up on ice machine. Keep clean food contact surfaces inverted or covered to prevent contamination by dust and dirt.
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.
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5.4(G)(2) - Storage Areas, Rooms, and receptacles-Capacity and Availability
Inspector’s Notes
Receptacle is not provided in each area where refuse is generated or discarded. No trash can below hand sink in the kitchen for discarded paper towels.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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