The Garage

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 18, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after handling raw food and before working with single-use paper tray liners. I informed the employee that they needed to wash their hands after they remove the gloves used for handling raw meat and before they don new gloves to handle single-use items. Later during the inspection, I observed the employee washing their hands after handling raw meat.

     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

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     In the reach-in cooler under the hot holding equipment, red peppers were stored under raw eggs. I reminded the PIC that ready-to-eat foods such as peppers must not be stored under raw animal food, and the PIC had the eggs moved to the bottom shelf during the inspection.

     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

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The interior back wall of the ice machine in the basement was visibly soiled with pink stains. I informed the PIC that the interior of the ice machine needs to be washed and sanitized, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of dish soap was not labeled with the common name of the product. I informed the PIC that any toxic chemical needs be labeled, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

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

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There was no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Conversation with the PIC indicated that the previous certified food protection manager (CFPM) left recently and that no one has taken their place as a CFPM. I informed the PIC that the establishment has 90 days to have an employee obtain a valid CFPM certificate and have it posted at the establishment. 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

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The meat and cheese coolers in the basement were not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. I informed the PIC that any cooler used to hold potentially hazardous foods such as animal products need to have a temperature measuring device installed, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

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

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

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

     Several bowls were being improperly stored over prep station. These bowls were neither covered nor inverted. I pointed out to the PIC that clean utensils need to covered or inverted to limit risk of contamination, and an employee had the bowls inverted during the inspection.

     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

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Women's restroom was not provided with a covered waste receptacle. I informed the PIC, who told me that the waste receptacle in the restroom had a cover until it was broken. PIC indicated they understood that a covered receptacle is needed.

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

     Code 5-501.17

2. Oct 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink had misc. items in it. Infromed staff it can only be for hand washing. Corrected on site.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Given 90 days to comply.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment. See comment section. At time of inspection, PIC stated there was not a CFPM. Violation noted. CFPM certificate supplied after inspection. Violation removed. This violation added and discussed over the phone with PIC.

     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

     Ice scoop in ice bin was improperly stored. Corrected on site.

     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

3. Nov 7, 2023 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.