ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 14, 2026
11 recorded violations
Official wording
4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria
Inspector’s notes
A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed 0ppm chlorine solution produced at final rinse/end of cycle (mechanical dish machine). PIC indicated service request would be placed. Discontinue usage of equipment until necessary repairs are completed. Supplemental manual warewashing to be performed in the interim. PIC to provide copy of service invoice to this agency, upon receipt, demonstrating equipment is operating to manufacturer's specifications. +COS
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.
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4.2(I)(1) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observe, non functional temperature gauge on main bar mechanical dish machine. Provide necessary, repairs and/or replace.
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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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. Thorough cleaning of kitchen and storage room is needed.
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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4.5(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough. Observed various coolers and upright freezer soiled with food residues and debris. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to site and touch.
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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4.4(J) - Mechanical warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature
Inspector’s notes
The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient. Observed wash solution temperature of 87°F. Discontinue usage of equipment until necessary repairs are completed and equipment is operating to manufacturer specifications. Supplemental manual warewashing to be used in the interim. +COS
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)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s notes
The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed accumulated grease residues and debris on kitchen hood system components. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean.
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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3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. PIC to ensure all working containers of food are labeled with common food name.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Observed various boxes of single use articles stored on facility flooring. Discontinue practice. PIC to ensure articles are stored >= to 6 inches of above flooring.
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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6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
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.
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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 interior components of ice machine soiled with residues. PIC indicated equipment would be cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to site and touch. +COS
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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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. PIC to provide and maintain ambient air thermometers in all TCS food storage equipment.
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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