Roots Coffee Co.

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The quat sanitizer in the wiping cloth bucket is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 400+ PPM.

     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: wiping cloth bucket was remade during the inspection and tested in the acceptable range.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Flax seed scoop was improperly stored. The scoop does not have a handle.

     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 Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Baking soda is stored on the floor in the in the basement.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Corrective action: baking soda was moved to a shelf during the inspection.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     The top surface of the shelf behind the counter near the front door is no longer smooth.

     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 Corrected on site

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the basement.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Corrective action: items were moved to a shelf during the inspection.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The walls behind the counter has some holes from previous screws and there is unsealed wood.

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

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The door frame in the basement kitchen is not smooth and 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. Aug 14, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. May 29, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink. Before area is used for food handling soap needs to be provided.

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

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated due to knob style handles.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The space around the pipes going through the wall is unfinished.

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

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The wood beam in the center of the room is unsealed wood.

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

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The ceiling is unsealed wooden beams.

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

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The window area is currently a rough cement and unsealed wood.

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

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The trim around the doors needs to be installed.

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

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at new kitchen handwashing sink.

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

     Code 6-301.14

4. May 8, 2025 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Jan 12, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Cartons of eggs are stored above cartons of milk in the under counter cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Corrective action: items were rearranged in the cooler and eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Alternative milks in the under counter cooler from a food processing plant was not date marked once the container was opened.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quat test kit available for checking sanitizer concentrations has expired.

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

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Caramel, chocolate, and cinnamon are stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping the steam wand is stored on the counter.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged rice crispy treats and brownies are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles (plastic lids and cups) are being stored in within 18-inches of the handwashing sink.

     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