Cenex-almena

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Inspections

1. Jan 13, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Chicken meal on the hot spot is hot held at 111°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Corrective action: Chicken meal was discarded during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sliced cheese in an ice bath is cold held at 47°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Corrective action: cheese was discarded.

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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The quat sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 150 PPM. The sanitizer portioning device on the wall is not producing the correct amount of sanitizer.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Corrective action: sanitizer sink was remade with steramine tabs. Sanitizer sink will be made with the Steramine tabs until the wall portioning device can be serviced.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Utensil and dump bin for the fryer items used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Corrective action: schedule was made for all utensils and dishes that are used with TCS foods. All items will be cleaned or switched out with new items at least once every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     Quat test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration is expired.

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

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING

     The sweatshirt of employee is heavily soiled with cat hair.

     Correction: Provide adequate numbers of uniforms so they may be changed frequently when soiled or ensure that employees wear clean outer clothing.

     Code 2-304.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop for the shredded cheese was improperly stored. The handle of the scoop was in direct contact with the shredded cheese.

     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. Corrective action: scoop was remoded from the shredded cheese bin. Staff were provided training to store the scoop on top of the lid instead on in the cheese.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     The seal on the door of the True 2 door cooler in the kitchen is damaged and is no longer intact. The seal is no longer easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.

     Code 4-202.16

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The edge of the wall in the kitchen by the ware washing sink is missing the tile at the base of the wall. The wall is no longer sealed and is not easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

2. Dec 11, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Nov 10, 2023 Pre-inspection · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the ice machine above the fountain pop machine. The discharge tubing has an air break not an air gap.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13