Douglas Avenue Diner

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Inspections

1. May 22, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 6 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Condiments/sauces for fish fry were stored on ice were found 45-70°F.

     Correction: All TCS foods were discarded. If using ice as a coolent - keep food below the rim of the container and submerge the bin into the ice bath (ice and water) to maintain 41F or less.

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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Multiple items found to have exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date. Items were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • 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 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 fact sheets during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Fish was found improperly thawing in stagnant water at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. All fish moved to WI Cooler.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Canbros found with large cracks and missing sections.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks. Broken utensils/equipment was discarded during inspection.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Chlorine test strips are expired and no QUAT strips are available.

     Correction: Provide a test kits 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, can opener and knives were found stored visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. All items were cleaned during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink were observed to have food debris in the basin.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Sinks were cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • 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 Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     handles found down in the food in the ice bins and bulk bins.

     Correction: Scoops were removed from the food during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

2. Mar 11, 2026 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with a backflow prevention device at the mop sink.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

     The air gap is not sufficent at the prep sink.

     Correction: Provide a minimum of a 2" air gap on the food prep sink..

     Code 5-402.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Meat slicer was found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Identified multiple instances with in-use utensils incorrectly stored: 1. handles found laying down in food (ice bins and bulk bins), 2. Condiment cup used as a scoop in the nut container in server area, 3. spatulas and knives stored between the stainless steel table and wall, 4. Knives stored in stagnant water in the server area.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     The caulk sealing the warewashing machine to the wall has deteriorated.

     Correction: Reseal the warewashing machine to adjoining walls to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The bowl portion of the food processor has large cracks and broken sections.

     Correction: Replace the bowl for the food processor or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The grout lines around the warewashing machine are severely deteriorated and holding water.

     Correction: Repair/regrout the tile in the warewashing area.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     The base coving around the mop sink is loose and/or falling off the wall.

     Correction: Repair wall and reattach base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)