Renees Specialities

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Inspections

1. Jan 23, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The floors in the back storage rooms are in poor condition.

     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

2. Mar 11, 2025 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Do not dry dishes on cloth towels.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor in the two back rooms are not in acceptable condition. The ceiling in the gelato room is not in acceptable condition.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

3. Mar 7, 2025 Follow Up · 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Do not dry dishes on cloth towels.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATIVE METHODS

     No alternative warewashing method has been approved for the very large pots used to produce popcorn products. These pots will not fit in the 3 compartment sink or the dishwasher.

     Correction: Discontinue use of this utensil or equipment until an alternative method for manual warewashing is approved by the department. A SOP for how these large items will be washed, rinsed and sanitized must be submitted to MCHD for approval.

     Code 4-301.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor in the two back rooms are not in acceptable condition. The ceiling in the gelato room is not in acceptable condition.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

4. Jan 21, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS

     Person in charge has not documented that they informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness. Verbal demonstration of knowledge was achieved but the employee health forms had not been completed.

     Correction: Complete an employee health reporting form for each employee and keep on file.

     Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready to eat foods with exposed skin. The employee was mixing popcorn and the popcorn was coming into direct contact with the skin of her forarms.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Manager agreed to retrain the employee immediately.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     The front handwashing sink at the counter did not have a supply of hot water. The sink in the adjacent warewash room was compliant.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F. Investigate and repair the hot water at the front handwash sink immediatley.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Pints of gelato were not labelled with all required ingredients. This violation has been observed on Oct 10, 2023, Sept 16, 2022. Failure to correct this violation in the future will result in reinspection fees being assessed. See enclosed reinspection policy.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Do not dry dishes on cloth towels.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATIVE METHODS

     No alternative warewashing method has been approved for the very large pots used to produce popcorn products. These pots will not fit in the 3 compartment sink or the dishwasher.

     Correction: Discontinue use of this utensil or equipment until an alternative method for manual warewashing is approved by the department. A SOP for how these large items will be washed, rinsed and sanitized must be submitted to MCHD for approval.

     Code 4-301.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor in the two back rooms are not in acceptable condition. The ceiling in the gelato room is not in acceptable condition.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

5. Oct 10, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • 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 Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Pints of gelato are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Wooden pallets are not allowed to be used.

     Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.

     Code 4-202.16

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor in the two back rooms is not in acceptable condition. The ceiling in the gelato room is not in acceptable condition.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at back room handwashing sink.

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

     Code 6-301.14