ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 14, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Observed cheese slices and shredded cheesed dated 9-30 inside the walk in fridge which is more than 7 days. -PIC corrected the date on the cheese to 9-18 which is 7 days for when it was opened
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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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed ice build up inside milk cooler #2
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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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 the seals dirty on milk cooler #1
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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4.8(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 single serve trays face up and not protected on the counter in the dish room
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(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed bubbling/peeling paint on the wall inside the employee restroom
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.
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6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty
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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3.2(R)(1)(3-9) - Food storage - Excluded Locations
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored in an unapproved location. Observed hamburger buns stored below food tray boxes in dry storage
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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