Festival Foods

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Inspections

1. Dec 9, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     GRINDING RECORDS - RECORD DETAILS

     Grinding records for raw ground beef were incomplete. The employee I was with pointed out the grinding records for the period between and including 10/25/25 and 11/02/25 were missing. I spoke to the employee and the PIC about checking the logs more frequently in the future to prevent such errors from recurring, and the employee and PIC indicated that they would do so.

     Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall maintain raw beef grinding records. Adjust information recorded to include all information required under 3-203.13 (B).

     Code 3-203.13 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     The left faucet in the public men's bathroom did not reach at least 85F in a reasonable amount of time. I informed the PIC of this, and they indicated that they would make sure the issue was corrected.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     One of the handwashing sinks in the meat processing area was being used to store utensils. I pointed this out to an employee, who had the utensils moved out of the sink. I reminded the employee that handwashing sinks should not be used for storage purposes, and the employee indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A utensil in the bakery department was being stored in contact with a music speaker, which did not appear clean. I pointed this out to an employee who separated the utensil from the speaker during the inspection.

     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

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Interior walls in fresh meat areas had tape on them. Speaking to an employee, they explained that the tape was there to keep the material underneath from tearing clothes. I told the PIC that this issue needs to be corrected and the tape removed, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Current retail food establishment permit was not posted at establishment. The current license was posted by the PIC during the inspection.

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

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Jan 31, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after pushing cart and returning to deli area from the kitchen. Employee proceeded to serve customers food. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee then washed theri hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Sausage pizza on hot bar is hot held at 130°F. Informed PIC and took a side by side temperture at 130F. PIC then discarded pizza.

     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

     GRINDING RECORDS - RECORD DETAILS

     Observed grinding records for raw ground beef are incomplete. Esblishment is missing grinding logs from 1/1/25 to 1/8/2025. PIC stated they will figure what happened that week. PIC stated they will monitor the recording of grinding records more often and train employees.

     Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall maintain raw beef grinding records. Adjust information recorded to include all information required under 3-203.13 (B).

     Code 3-203.13 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Observed food thermometer not calibrated properly. Discussed with PIC of Deli on how thermometer is calibrated. PIC did not know how to calibrate the thermometer. Educated PIC and did a thermometer calibrated with a cup of ice water.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located in the kitchen that makes food for the hot food bar. Informed Person In Charge and PIC had employee refill the paper towle dispenser.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     Observed there is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment. Informed PIC and PIC will post the certified food protection manager certificate

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Mutilpe spoons were improperly stored in mutiple containers of deli food. Handles were down in food. Informed employee and employee removed the spoons and spoons so handles would not be in the food.

     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 Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION

     Observed open container of garlic butter is subject to potential contamination by being next to raw meat products in raw meat product display case. Instructed PIC of raw meat department to remove the container of garlic butter. PIC then remove the container of garlic butter away from the raw meats.

     Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination.

     Code 3-305.14

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Ware washing machine is not maintained in good repair and does not sanitizer. Deli PIC stated is has been broken and use it as a prewash then use the 4 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Informed PIC to repair ware washing machine. PIC stated a work order will be place.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the hand washing sink and prep sink in the deli area is not maintained in good repair and leaks. Observed the hand washing sink in the meat processing room is not maintained in good repair and cold water faucet does not turn on and only hot steaming water comes out of the hot water faucet. Informed PIC and PIC will place a work order in.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     Observed no handwashing signage provided at upstairs male handwashing sink. Informed PIC and PIC will get a hand washing sign.

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

     Code 6-301.14

3. Dec 18, 2023 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The containers in bakery are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Multiple containers covered in food product.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

4. May 18, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.