Cousins Subs

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Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentration for the wiping cloth sanitizer solution at shake machine.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

     Frozen foods (french fries, cheese curds, chicken strips) stored in the reach in freezer at cookline are not maintained frozen.

     Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored. Note: foods were removed from freezer during inspection.

     Code 3-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The freezer at the cookline is not maintained in good repair. Freezer is not keeping frozen foods frozen, excessive ice accumulation on surfaces and door gasket is not intact.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     The cutting board at the sandwich prep cooler is excessively scored and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Resurface or replace cutting boards with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

2. Nov 25, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The test kit available for monitoring sanitizer concentrations is no longer accurate (soaked in water).

     Correction: Replace the test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The cutting boards at the prep line coolers (2) are soiled, especially the undersides.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Note: violation was corrected during inspections, cutting boards and surfaces were cleaned and sanitized.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee food and beverage are stored at the food preparation station near deli slicer.

     Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and drinking. Note: Violation was corrected during inspection, food and beverage were removed from food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     The wiping cloth used for wiping the shake machine is stored in a pail of water with no sanitizer present.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, sanitizer solution was mixed and wiping cloth was placed in sanitizer solution.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Thermometers are missing from the sandwich prep cooler, the drink/condiment cooler and the freezer at the cookline.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer in each refrigerator and freezer.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

     The reach in freezer has a heavy accumulation of ice on inside surfaces.

     Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted ice accumulations from the inside surfaces of the freezer.

     Code 4-601.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

     The interior surfaces of the prep line coolers are soiled with food debris and residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

     The inside cavity and door seals of the microwave are soiled.

     Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, microwave was cleaned.

     Code 4-602.12 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     A handwashing sign is not provided at the drive thru handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The flooring throughout the kitchen/food preparation areas (especially under equipment) is soiled with food, debris, packaging etc.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

3. Nov 17, 2023 Routine · 6 core
   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employee noted wearing jewelry on wrist (bracelets, smart watch) while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     A 50 lb.bag of onions is stored on the floor in the kitchen.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, onions were placed on lower shelf of prep table.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The shelving, countertops, handwashing sinks throughout kitchen require cleaning.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink near drive thru.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The flooring throughout kitchen requires cleaning to remove accumulated food, debris and residue.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

     The men's & women's rest-rooms (including toilets & sinks) require cleaning.

     Correction: Clean rest-room fixtures and maintain toilet rooms in a clean condition. Empty garbage receptacles on a frequent basis.

     Code 8-201.16