Frank's Diner

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Inspections

1. Aug 3, 2026 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the prep sink or on the ice machine. I explained to the PIC that both pieces of equipment need an air gap to prevent backflow, and the PIC indicated that they would have air gaps installed on the equipment.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at the mop sink. I explained to the PIC that there needs to be backflow prevention installed on the head of the faucet of the mop sink, and the PIC indicated that they would install an appropriate backflow prevention device.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     An opened container of ready-to-eat Canadian bacon was date marked 7/19. I asked the PIC about this, and they indicated that this was the day the bacon was frozen, and was not updated when it was removed from the freezer. I explained to the PIC that, assuming food is frozen the day it is opened, the food must be disposed of within 6 days, and marked to indicate this. The PIC indicated that they would make sure all such food is appropriately and accurate date-marked moving forward.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory was provided on the menu, despite allowing for under-cooked burgers or eggs. I explained to the PIC that there needs to be both a disclosure and reminder statement on the menu, and the PIC indicated that they would add both to the menus.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A scoop was being stored in a container of dry wheat with its handle in contact with the wheat. I pointed this out to the PIC, and they moved the scoop so that the handle was no longer in contact with the wheat.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     Single-use containers were being reused to store food. I explained to the PIC that these containers need to be replaced with containers designed for multiple uses, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The condenser for the front cooler was not operating as intended and needs to be repaired or replaced. Per a conversation with the PIC, the condenser is going to be replaced within six weeks.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION

     Plates in the front grill area were not completely covered. I explained to the PIC that if the plates aren't going to be inverted, they must be completely covered in storage to limit the risk of contamation, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted.

     Code 4-903.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sinks in the kitchen and restroom areas were not non-hand operated. I explained to the PIC that any handwashing sinks used by employees need to be able to turned off without touching handles by hand, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at front grill handwashing sink. I explained to the PIC that there needs to be signage present at the handwashing sink with "employees must wash hands" or similar wording, and the PIC indicated that they would post one.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14