Somers Market

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Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Slice of pizza in pizza warmer was hot held at 121°F. I reminded the PIC that time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods being held hot need to have an internal temperature of 135F or above, and the PIC increased the temperature of the warmer during the inspection.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Containers of deli meat in the prep cooler opposite the warewashing sink were improperly date marked. They were marked to be disposed of once the food item exceeds 8 days, not 7. I explained to the PIC that the day of opening or preparation counts as day 1, so that a container of deli meat opened on March 1, for example, would need to be disposed of by the end of March 7, not March 8. The PIC indicated that they understood.

     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

     FOOD LABELS - INFORMATION INCLUDES FOOD ALLERGENS

     Label information for muffins packaged in-house were missing allergen identification and ingredient information. I informed the PIC that there needs to be ingredient and allergen information on any foods packaged in-house, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Label information shall include the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (5)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working bottle of toxic cleaner was not labeled with the common name of the product in the warewashing area, and there was another bottle of unidentified solution in dry storage. I informed the PIC that any working container of poisonous or toxic chemicals need to be labeled with the common name of the product, and the PIC called Eco-Lab regarding getting labels to affix to the bottles. I informed the PIC that they can label the bottles with a permanent marker until labels arrive.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - BULK FOODS LABELED

     Self-service donut station was not labeled and no placard was provided with required label information. I informed the PIC that there needs to be ingredient and allergen information posted on or in close proximity to the self-service donut station, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Bulk food label or placard information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, and food allergens.

     Code 3-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The prep station cooler near the pizza oven was not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. I asked the PIC if there was a temperature measuring device in the cooler, and the PIC had one installed in the cooler during the inspection.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment license was not posted in a conspicous area on the premises. I explained to the PIC that the license needs to be posted in a conspicuous, public-facing area of the establishment, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Jan 2, 2026 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kits were available for monitoring concentration of sanitizers used in three-compartment sink and spray bottles. The PIC told me that they hadn't been sent test kits yet, and I reminded them to make sure they obtain appropriate test kits as soon as possible.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Prep station and reach-in coolers in central kitchen were not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. I asked the PIC about this and they said they would have temperature measuring devices installed in the coolers.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Handwashing sinks, prep sink, and three-compartment sink in central kitchen were not sealed to their adjoining wall. I informed the PIC that all fixed-in-place equipment needs to be sealed to an adjoining wall, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     There were no covered waste receptacles in the women's restroom. I informed the PIC that at least a small, covered waste receptacle was required in the women's restroom for feminine hygiene products, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at central kitchen, hot holding area, men's and women's restroom handwashing sinks. PIC explained that they had signage for the restrooms, but wasn't sure where I wanted them posted. I informed them that all handwashing sinks used by food employees need to have such signage, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

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

     Code 6-301.14