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1. Aug 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
   • 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

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Breaded chicken that is cooked, cooled, frozen and later reheated is improperly date marked. It is not marked with the date of freezing or thawing.

     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 TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The handwashing sink near the main prep line was turned off upon arrival.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. CORRECTED: The water was turned back on at the time of inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Flour is stored in an unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

2. Aug 26, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION

     Handles on prep cooler had splatter on them and could cross contaminate. Instructed to clean.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred.

     Code 4-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Date marking was lacking on all prepared food containers 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

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

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

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     paper towels were lacking in the back hand washing sink near 3 comp sink.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to have dishes in them during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee was observed eating in the kitchen area when I arrived. Attempted to disppose of it before I went back there but observed it all.

     Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.

     Code 2-401.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods in walk in cooler, freezer and prep coolers were lacking wrapping for protection. Corrected on site.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

3. Oct 24, 2023 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

     Employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Handwashing station has been removed for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

     Code 2-301.12 (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS

     Food was observed coming into contact with dirty bowls used to portion out quantity in prep cooler..

     Correction: Food contact surfaces of equipment, utensils and linens shall be cleaned and sanitized before use with food. Single-use and single-service shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Discard potentially contaminated food items.

     Code 3-304.11

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Raw Shrimp, Cooked Chicken, Raw Chicken, Raw Beef, Cooked Pork in 2D Prep Cooler is cold held at [45-50 ]°F. All Food Items Discarded.

     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)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at mop sink.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HANDWASHING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the handwashing activities of employees.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands.

     Code 2-103.11 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     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 Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Butcher Knife was improperly stored in between sidewall of prep cooler sidewall and walk-in cooler.

     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

4. Sep 26, 2023 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at utility mop sink and Prep sink. Hose observed within basin of sink, hose not connected to backflow device. Prep Sink Air gap has been rendered useless due to modification extension added into plumbing collar.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • 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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     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 Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knives was improperly stored between wall and prep cooler.

     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

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in soap not bleach.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - WOOD, USE LIMITATION

     Wood used for Knife rack.

     Correction: Remove wood used for food contact surfaces unless otherwise approved for use.

     Code 4-101.17

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Prep Cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

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

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The ingredient bins not cleaned on a frequent basis. Shelves, Floors, Grill parts.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Used product items (cans) are located throughout the kitchen area .

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114