Penny Bar

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The Steramine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 100 PPM. 3 more tablets were added to sanitizer during inspection to bring the concentration to 200 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)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of food is stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Boxes were placed on a shelf during inspection.

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

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

2. Jul 15, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Gyro sauce date has exceeded its date and was discarded during the inspection. Tarter sauce did not have a date mark and date was provided 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 Steramine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 150 PPM. A tablet was added during inspection and concentration is 200 PPM by end of 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 us to go containers were stored under sewer pipe in basement.

     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

3. Jul 17, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Jan 8, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     QUAT test kit is expired as of 12/23 for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Replace the QUAT test kit for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at womans bathroom handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Signage provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.14

5. Aug 15, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Jul 18, 2023 Routine · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Two instances of cold holding violations. 1. True 1 Door cooler is holding foods at 40F on the top shelf and 46F on the bottom shelf. 2. Prep Cooler is holding foods at 42F on the bottom section.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. All foods were moved or discarded based on temperatures. Have the coolers serviced and notifiy dept once operational.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)