ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 10, 2026
15 recorded violations
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3.4(I)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control
Inspector’s notes
Not following requirements for the 4 hour time as a public health control. Observed cooked veggies and fried rice stored at room temperature without proper time stamping. Make sure all food after 4 hour mark is thrown away. Had PIC label food items with 4 hour time period.
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 buildup within ice machine. Operator is cleaning at end of shift.
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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6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Observed no hand drying provision for hand sinks. Had PIC get napkins for drying hands. Recommend installing paper towel holder to protect paper towels.
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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3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Observed chicken stored above steak in reach in cooler. Had chef fix arrangement on site. Observed chicken stored above salmon in reach in cooler under grill.
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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3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control
Inspector’s notes
Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable. Written procedure is needed for items under time as public health control.
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(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Internal drawers of reach in coolers under grill are not cleaned frequently enough from food debris.
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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3.4(C) - Thawing TCS
Inspector’s notes
TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed salmon that has been improperly thawed inside of reduced oxygen packaging. Had PIC open all ROP salmon and keep in clean containers.
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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2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required. Observed hand sinks in kitchen without soap or paper towels. Employees are not washing hands when required and throughout day. Spoke with PIC about importance of keeping hand sinks stocked and available.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed working containers of cleaners without common name on bottle. PIC labeled bottles.
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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6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Inspector’s notes
Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Observed hand sinks without soap in kitchen. Had PIC get soap during inspection.
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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3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed cracked eggs stored above cut veggies. Had PIC rearrange cooler with eggs stored on lowest shelf.
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. Observed ventilation hoods with heavy grease buildup. Spoke with PIC about having it professionally cleaned and clean filters weekly.
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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6.3(C)(2) - Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas
Inspector’s notes
Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur. Observed employee drinks stored on ice machine and areas where equipment could be contaminated. Had PIC move drinks to a location where it cannot spill on equipment or food.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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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. Main reach in cooler on right side of kitchen needs an internal thermometer to quickly verify temps.
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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4.2(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Equipment - Cooling, Heating, and Cooling Capacities
Inspector’s notes
There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. Equipment used to keep shrimp and salmon cold is not adequate to maintain 41 degrees or below. Had PIC get a large container and fill with ice to surround food containers to keep cold.
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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