Cotton Exchange

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 20, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jul 15, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employees observed not washing hands for food preparation. No soap was observed in only handwash sink in kitchen. When questioning the employee on when the soap emptied they stated the previous shift. Employees were directed to wash hands once soap was available.

     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

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Multiple coolers above 41°F. 1) Kitchen Hosh Prep was observed at 48-52. 2) Kitchen True Prep was observed at 43-48. 3) Kitchen walk in cooler was observed at 48-50. Items from prep coolers were discarded. Walk in cooler items are to be discarded after inventory is taken. Caution tape was placed over TSC foods in walk cooler and will not be sold to customers.

     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 - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions and is at 200+PPM. Sani bucket wad diluted to 100 PPM during inspection.

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink. Soap was provided during inspection.

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

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The kitchen hand wash sink is not maintained in good repair. Sink drains slow enough that more then one person would not be able to wash their hands for 20 seconds.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

3. Dec 11, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Meat slicer is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

4. May 29, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS food inside the True 2 Door Prep Cooler (#2) was cold held at 44-49°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All items were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once repaired and operational.

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

   • Serious Priority

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

     The Chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM at the lower kitchen machine.

     Correction: Repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Notify dept once repaired and operational.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement.

     Correction: When menu is reprinted place astricks next to burger and filet mignon and remove astericks from ribs and shrimp.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A 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

5. Nov 25, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     The menu has astericks next to items not offered raw or undercooked or the astericks is missing from menu items offered raw/undercooked.

     Correction: When menus are reprinted, properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. 1. add * next to filet mignon 2. remove * from ribs and shrimp 3. move * from Burgers & Chicken* to just infront of burgers*

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Meat slicer in the main kitchen was found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     The ceiling vent in the upper warewashing room has an accumulation of dust.

     Correction: Clean the ceilings surrounding the vent at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dust.

     Code 3-307.11

6. Apr 24, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Chlorine test kits are expired.

     Correction: Replace the chlorine test kits for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

7. Apr 22, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

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

     The Chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the upstairs kitchen dishmachine.

     Correction: Discontinue the use of this machine until sanitizer is adjusted to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Notify inspector once equipment is serviced and operational.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Chlorine test kits are expired.

     Correction: Replace the chlorine test kits for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Employee bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in employee bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Current retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

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

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

8. Dec 15, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

9. Dec 13, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 6 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Mass majority of items were not provided with a date mark.

     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. Discussed dates with staff during inspection. Staff will go through and date all items. Will return to verify datemarks.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the upper kitchen and the upper bar.

     Correction: Sanitizer was found empty. Container was changed during inspection and now dispensing at 100PPM.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - DATE RECORDED ON TAG

     The date when the last shellstock was sold from the container is not listed on the tag.

     Correction: When the last shellstock is sold from the container the date of sale shall be recorded on the tag. Provided education and fact sheet on Shell stock during inspection.

     Code 3-203.12 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING

     [Food item] is being improperly thawed by [describe].

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Salmon in ROP packaging were found thawing with the ROP intact.

     Correction: Adjust procedures to cut open the ROP when salmon is removed from the freezer. Salmon packaging was cut open during inspection.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener in the upper kitchen and lower kitchen were found is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. jCan opener was sent to the warewashing area during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap and paper towels wer not available at upper and lower bar employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Soap and paper towels were provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CONTROLLING PESTS - TRAPPING DEVICES

     There is a sticky trap installed above a food prep table.

     Correction: Sticky trap should only be used in areas with no food prep, storage or warewashing. Sticky trap was removed during inspection.

     Code 6-501.111 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple items were found uncovered in the WI Cooler.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

10. Jun 12, 2023 Routine · 2 core
    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The faucet on the 3 compartment sink is leaking.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage room.

      Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials.

      Code 6-101.11