True North #855

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Inspections

1. Sep 16, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Numerous hot-hold food items found on display below 135°F including chicken sandwiches, macaroni bowls, and boneless chicken wings.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Spray bottle sanitizer tested at 0 ppm concentration after multiple attempts.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING

     Staff is not monitoring internal temperatures for hot hold foods.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.

     Code 2-103.11 (I)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact packaging materials stored in contact with accumulations of food debris due to cleaning frequency.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Microwave interior surfaces contain food debris and residue. Clean wares storage racks harbor grime build-up. External surfaces of plastic hotel pans contain adhesive labels not removed in washing process. Bins holding food-contact paper boxes and bags (3) contain excess food debris. Food debris accumulations on bottom surfaces of storage freezers.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Plastic hotel pans (4) stacked together and stored without first being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     Door to garage area lacks effective door seal on latching side.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Aug 28, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     A number of food items in the meat and cheese retail display cooler were found to have been above 41 F for an extended period of time, including packages of fried chicken, several sandwiches, and items such as hardboiled eggs. All were discarded at time of inspection.

     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 - AIR GAP

     Soda machine drain pipe is not air-gapped for prevention of potential contamination from backflow.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING

     Staff not monitoring food temperatures of nonshelf-stable cold-hold items.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.

     Code 2-103.11 (I)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

     Thermometer in hot hold case displays only 150 F or higher and thus is not appropriate for monitoring hot holding temperatures.

     Correction: Provide thermometer capable of displaying temperatures below 135 F.

     Code 4-203.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Numerous nonfood-contact surfaces were found to be in an unclean state. Interior of prep table cooler harbors significant residue. Upper interior surface of microwave contains food debris and residue. Bottom surface of upright reach-in freezer contains excess food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     Door to garage area from backroom lacks effective weather stripping on bottom edge for prevention of pest entrance and harborage. Door also has four uncovered drill holes approximately 1/4 inch in diameter.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)