Mrs Rivers Pies & Smokehouse Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 29, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The Array Quat Clean is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 100 PPM. Sanitizer was remixed to 200 PPM during inspection.

     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 Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in outdoor sheds on the ground.

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

     Code 4-903.12

2. Mar 24, 2026 Routine · 2 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Sliced ham and mac n cheese in 3 door prep has exceeded its date mark. Items were 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)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The Sanitizer ES is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Machine was adjusted during inspection and concentration tested at 100 PPM

     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)

3. Sep 9, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw bacon and beef was stored over cooked hot beef in walk in cooler. RTE food was moved 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)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for cooling soups. Cooling soups observed in walk in cooler in tall kettles and with lids on. Soups were poured into hotel pan during inspection. Lental soup was at 133F when poured in hotel pan and chicken noodle soup was 140F when poured in hotel pan. At 1 hour of cooling lental soup was at 100F and chicken noodle was at 107F.

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

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in outside shed on ground- items were moved during inspection off ground. Single use items are also being stored on ground by office.

     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. Feb 27, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 1 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Sausage links were hot held on stove top at 114°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Recommended to use smaller portions and hold on grill top. Sausage was reheated to 165+

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     There are dented cans found in dry storage area.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Cans were marked for return to distributor.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Multiple items found without a datemark (Chicken, tzatziki sauce, chilequilles sauce, brisket) and few items (cold brew, noodles, tomato puree) found beyond the 7 days.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. All items were dated or discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     QUAT 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

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working container of degreaser not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Container was labeled during inspection.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Stir spoons used for coffee drinks were stored in water when not in use.

     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. Spoons were removed to stored in a dry cup.

     Code 3-304.12

5. Sep 6, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after dirty dishes but before handling clean dishes.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employee stopped and asked to wash hands. Provided education and fact sheet during inspection.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Sliced turkey was found hot holding in the hot box at 116°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Turkey was reheated to 190F during inspection and hot box temperature was turned up.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     There are damaged/dented cans found in the dry storage area..

     Correction: Discard any damaged cans. Cans were seperated and marked damaged to return to distributor during inspection.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a QUAT 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

     Can opener was found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Can opener was sent to warewashing machine during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

6. Jul 25, 2024 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Sinks that are fixed in place are not sealed to the wall.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     There are missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen where work on hood is currently being done.

     Correction: Replace ceiling tiles prior to operating.

     Code 6-101.11

7. Jul 23, 2024 Pre-inspection · 3 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Sinks that are fixed in place are not sealed to the wall.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     There are missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen where work on hood is currently being done.

     Correction: Replace ceiling tiles prior to operating.

     Code 6-101.11