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Inspections

1. May 4, 2026 Routine · 3 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There was no approved or current certified food protection manager (CFPM) for this establishment. The PIC explained that the employee whose certificate was posted was no longer at the establishment, and that their own certification had lapsed. I explained to the PIC that the establishment has 90 days to obtain CFPM certification, or the retail food establishment license would be voided. The PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

     It was observed that scoops and other utensils were stored in the warewashing area with their food-contact surfaces facing out of the container and their handles being inaccessible. I pointed this out to the PIC and explained that utensils need to be stored to limit the risk of contamination to food-contact surfaces, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment license was not posted in a conspicous area at the establishment. I explained to the PIC that the current retail food license needs to be posted at 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. Mar 27, 2026 Pre-inspection · 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The one door prep cooler in the production line area was not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. I asked the PIC about this, and they indicated that a permanently affixed temperature measuring device would be installed in the cooler.

     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

     A side table and a piece of drainage equipment in the smoothie area, along with the three-compartment sink, were fixed in place and not sealed to the adjoining wall. I explained to the PIC that any fixed-in-place piece of equipment needs to be sealed to adjoining walls for cleaning purposes, and the PIC indicated that they would have these pieces of equipment sealed.

     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

     The two unisex restrooms did not have a covered waste receptacle, but the PIC indicated that covered receptacles would be added to each restroom.

     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 handwashing sink in either restroom. I reminded the PIC that handwashing signage is needed at these sinks, and the PIC indicated that they would have signs posted at each handwashing sink.

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

     Code 6-301.14