Cousins Subs

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Inspections

1. Sep 3, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority

     RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

     Food employees were not aware of the symptoms or diagnosis they are required to report to the person in charge.

     Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education during ibspection.

     Code 2-201.11 (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Per discussion with manager, utensils used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Provided education during inspection.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

2. Feb 20, 2026 Routine · 3 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and fact sheet on reheating and holding.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     The QUAT test kit is expired as of 6/2021.

     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

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Meat slicer and can opener found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Items should be disassembled and washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours as it is used. Both items were cleaned during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

3. Aug 27, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Aug 26, 2025 Routine · 4 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet on employee illness.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe cooking and reheating temperatures.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on safe cooking temperatures so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and factsheet on cooking and reheating temperatures.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method for ice cream mix is not adequate. Must break the cycle at minimum once every 7 days.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HOT AND COLD WATER - CAPACITY - QUANTITY AND AVAILABILITY

     No hot water available at time of inspection. Water heater is not properly functioning.

     Correction: Retail food establishment must close and remain closed until hot water is restored. Followup inspection is required to reopen.

     Code 5-103.11

5. Feb 7, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     APPROVED PROCEDURES - VARIANCE FOLLOWED

     The variance for using the pre-wash sink of the 4-compartment sink for hand washing is not being followed. There was a sheet tray partially covering the pre-wash sink making it difficult to utilize the sink to wash hands.

     Correction: Discontinue process involving the variance until corrective actions have been reviewed by the regulatory authority or if a change has occurred, until a new variance has been submitted to the Department for approval. Noncompliance with variances may result in the variance approval being voided by the Department.

     Code 1-106.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     There were no chlorine test strips to measure the concentration of the Stera-sheen sanitizer and the Quat test strips for the Kay Quat II sanitizer were expired.

     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

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at the front hand wash sink. Soap was provided during the inspection.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at hand washing sink to facilitate proper hand washing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

     Salt packets were stored under the front hand wash sink drainpipe. The salt was relocated during the inspection.

     Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.

     Code 3-305.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     The interior of the ice machine was soiled.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TCS food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

6. Nov 7, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     The shake mix in the shake machine was at 47°F. Discontinue using the machine until it is repaired. The mix in the machine must be 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)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking the Stera-Sheen sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee was observed eating and drinking in the dish / food prep area. Discussed with the manger while on-site.

     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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The air vent on the ice machine was dusty, immediately over the ice bin.

     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

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     The grease filters in the hood are soiled.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicuous area. The permit is posted in the office.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)