Stratford Tiger Stop Cafe

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Inspections

1. Feb 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The meat slicer needs cleaning to remove food debris. Backside of the blade.

     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

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Do not store containers of green onions directly on top of cut sausage in the food prep cooler>

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

     Biscuit gravy is not in a container that facilitates heat transfer or is tightly wrapped or covered. Instructed staff to place biscuit gravy into a 2inch shallow plan then place in cooler.

     Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.

     Code 3-501.15 (B)

2. Dec 9, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Mashed potatoes in the walk in cooler are past the the 7 days. Dated 11/30/24. Product was discarded during inspection.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Hamburgers in the menu are not indentified with an asterisk if going to serve them undercooked. Eggs and steaks are clearly marked in the menu. Update when printing new menus.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The meat slicer needs to be cleaned after use and sanitized.

     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 sanitizer and soap are not properly labeled and indentified as to contents.

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

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Do not leave spoon in the container of cottage cheese, use a seperate spoon each time.

     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

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces when not in use need to be stored in container.

     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

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - EASILY READABLE

     The main prep cooler is missing the thermometer to monitor cooler temps.

     Correction: Provide a thermomter that is easy to read.

     Code 4-204.112 (D)

3. Jan 24, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Steaks are stored over ready to eat foods in the one door cooler and raw hamburgers are stored next tolettuce in the prep cooler.

     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

     PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) needs to train employees in food handling practices (cooling, storage)

     Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on [activity].

     Code 2-103.11 (N)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Salmon is being improperly thawed in the walk in cooler, must remove from packaging.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. Not all items are marked correctly if serving them undercooked>

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • 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 Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Flour is stored in unlabeled container in the back storage area.

     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

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

     Soups are being cooled in plastic containers, recommend transferring to shallow metal pans.

     Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.

     Code 3-501.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - ENCLOSED

     Provide self closing doors for the restrooms.

     Correction: Provide a self- closing door mechanism on bathroom door to provide a tight fitting, self closing door.

     Code 6-202.14