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Inspections

1. Aug 18, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Shell eggs are cold held at 55°F on the shelf near the prep cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. The eggs were placed in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     The Majestic bleach used in the food establishment is not approved for food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces using the 3-compartment sink.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

2. Jan 9, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE - MINIMUM 20 SECONDS

     Observed employee not cleaning hands for at least 20 seconds. Employee turned on sink, dipped hands into can of soap, then dipped hands into running water and pulled them out. Informed owner and owner had employee wash their hands.

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

     Code 2-301.12 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed egg rolls sitting on countertop near fryer is cold held at 66°F. Took a side by side temperature and owner got 67°F. Owner then discarded egg rolls.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Observed no date marketing on some of the containers of fried chicken, and containers of cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Owner informed me that all the chicken and shrimp were made on Tuesday. Owner date marked the container of chicken and container of shrimp.

     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

     WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - NUMBER

     Observed 3 compartment sinks are not provided in the manual warewashing operation. Both 3 compartment sinks are broken. Observed one of the 3 compartment sink's divider is broken making it into a 2 compartment sink and the other 3 compartment sink one of two faucets is missing also being used as a 2 compartment sink. Instructed owner to repair the 3 compartment sink.

     Correction: Provide a 3 compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.

     Code 4-301.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WATER AVAILABLE - UNDER PRESSURE

     Observed water located at handwashing sink is not under pressure. Instructed owner to repair handwashing sink and owner will place a work order in. Owner then was able to fix sink pressure.

     Correction: Provide water under pressure to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment in the facility.

     Code 5-103.12

3. Nov 20, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Nov 4, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     A large platter of raw chicken was nesting over 5 gallon buckets of sauce used for foods. Corrected on site.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Date marking lacking in all prepared foods in all coolers.

     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

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink was not in proper working order, water sprayed out of the top of the faucet.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Observed a live roach crawling on the window ledge above the 3 comp sink.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

5. Jan 3, 2024 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.