Wells Brothers Italian Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Nov 6, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - SAFE

     Garbage bags and grogery bags are used to store and cover foods.

     Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles shall be safe and approved for foods contact surface.

     Code 4-102.11 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     There are multiple dented cans found in kitchen and dry storage.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Dented cans were removed from shelves and marked to return to vendor.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     The disclosure statement is not marked on some items offered undercooked and the single * has two meanings on the menu.

     Correction: When the menu is reprinted, 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 Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Observed a stock pot stored in the basin of the kitchen hand sink, leaving it unavailable for proper handwashing.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Multiple working containers of cleaning products were found not labeled with common name of product.

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

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Soiled knife was found stored between equipment.

     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. Sent knife to the warewashing area.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of food and pan of Lasagna was observed stored on the floor in the WI Freezer and boxes of single service items on floor in dry storage..

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

2. May 7, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Pain and itch treatment spray on the storage shelf to the right of the kitchen door is stored over single-use cups and other food items. The spray was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Mushrooms are being drained in a strainer in the handwashing sink and is unavailable for proper handwashing. The mushrooms were removed during inspection.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Several boxes of food products are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

3. Dec 4, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for soups in The East walk-in cooler. The soups are in deep containers and covered with lids while in the cooling process. The lids were removed during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use cup without a handle is improperly stored inside the bulk garlic container. The cup was removed during inspection.

     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 Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Pizza boxes are stored in the kitchen between the linen basket and the wall, and on the floor in the dry storage room..

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

4. May 7, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Pizza boxes in the kitchen are stored between the wall and linen basket and on the floor in the dry storage area.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

5. Apr 30, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     The East walk-in cooler is holding temperature at 53°F. Soups that were cooling in the cooler were moved to the West walk-in cooler. Pizzas using time as public health control and other non-TCS foods were also moved to the West walk-in cooler.

     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 Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

     Germicidal cleaner containers are stored next to pre-made pizzas on the prep table. The cleaner containers were moved during inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.

     Code 7-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Large kettles of soup are cooling in the East walk-in cooler in deep, covered containers. Ice wands were put into the soup and the covers removed. The soups were moved to the West walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed above the pizza prep table. The drink container was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Pizza boxes in the kitchen are stored between the wall and linen basket and on the floor in the dry storage area.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

6. Nov 14, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shelled eggs are stored above shredded cheese in the 2-door cooler. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf during inspection.

     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)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES

     Black trash can liners are being used to cover food in the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not allow the migration of deleterious substances. Cease using the trash can liners to cover food. Replace the liners with a product approved for food use.

     Code 4-102.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for soups in the East walk-in cooler. Soups were observed cooling in kettles with the lids on tight. The lids were removed during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Leave the lid off of the soups to facilitate cooling.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Pans of meatballs are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. The containers were placed on shelves during inspection.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Pizza boxes are being stored on the floor in the dry storage area and inbetween the dirty laundry bin and wall in the kitchen.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

7. Apr 27, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after changing gloves. Employee was educated and instructed to wash hands during inspection,

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES

     Black trash can liners are being used to cover food in the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Cease using the trash can liners to cover food. Replace the liners with a product approved for food use.

     Code 4-102.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use cup was improperly used as a scoop in the bulk spice container. The cup was removed during inspection.

     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

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Pizza boxes and steam table pans are being stored on the floor in the dry storage area..

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The grout on the kitchen floor is beginning to deteriorate. .

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

     Code 6-201.11