China Buffet
2241 MAIN ST, Green Bay, WI 54302 · Brown County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Brown County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- BHEP-7ZLK9K
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Brown County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 105 | 22 |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 | 78 | 16 |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 5 |
Inspections
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Jul 8, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 20 core, 25 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES
Single-use gloves are not discarded between taking out trash prior to cooking / prepping food.
Correction: Education was provided during inspection. Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items.
Code 3-304.15 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MANUAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME
Utensils in hot water manual warewashing sanitizer sink are not in contact with hot water for the minimum amount of time to achieve proper sanitization.
Correction: Immerse clean utensils in 171°F water for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Code 4-703.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..
Code 2-103.11 (K)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PACKAGE INTEGRITY
There are quite a few dented canned goods on the storage rack in the back warewashing area.
Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.
Code 3-202.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink in the kitchen is noted filled with santizer bucket, towels and brush and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO
Employees was observed chewing gum whiles preparing food in the kitchen area.
Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.
Code 2-401.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cups without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Cooked and raw chicken, pork, chopped vegetables, shrimp, and a lot of food items in the various coolers in the establishment were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - UNWASHED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SEPARATED FROM RTE FOODS
Unwashed boxes of cucumber, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc are stored over and next to washed onions and chopped vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Rearrange food storage so that unwashed fruits and vegetables are stored under or away from RTE foods.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (8)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
salt, msg, oil, sugar, a variety of sauces on the cook line and in coolers are stored in unlabeled containers.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Multiple laddles, knives and scoopes are observed improperly stored in room temperature water of 69°F on the cook line near the rice cooker.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of noodles are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
A huge pan of breaded shrimp is not protected from potential contamination. The food item was observed being stored on top of the black garbage container in the kitchen.
Correction: Discard food item.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
An uncovered chopped lettuce is noted stored in an empty a raw meat box with a tote of vegetables stored directly on top of the lettuce.
Correction: Discard food item. Employee discarded the chopped lettuce during inspection.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT
Salmon sauce, sushi and a variety food items (meats, vegetables, etc) in the facility are not in a container that facilitates heat transfer and are is tightly wrapped or covered.
Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.
Code 3-501.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Both the wash and rinse temperatures of the high temp dish machine are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - PROPER ADJUSTMENT
The prep cooler on the cook line is noted with the door gaskets is not intact or tight.
Correction: Equipment components shall be kept intact, tight, and properly adjusted.
Code 4-501.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Multiple cutting boards in the establishment are observed with excessive scratching and scoring.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SINKS - USE LIMITATION
The warewashing sink is being used improperly for handwashing.
Correction: Discontinue using warewashing sink compartments for handwashing.
Code 4-501.16
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS
Food−contact surfaces of the mixing machine in front of the produce walk in cooler has encrusted soil accumulations.
Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the roll in carts near the walk in cooler are noted very dirty with flour residue, dust and food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the prep cooler on the cook line is filthy. The cooler is smeared with sauces, food debris, sticky and noted with stains on both interior and exterior of the equipment.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the interior of the True reach in cooler opposite the ovens is noted filthy with excessive food debris, and stains.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.
Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. Utensils were noted dripping / very wet in while stacked or stored away.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
GARBAGE/REFUSE - WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHNG SINK
No waste receptacle provided at handwashing sink located in the kitchen.
Correction: Handwashing sinks using single-use paper toweling for hand drying shall be provided with a waste receptacle. Provide a waste receptacle at the handwashing sink.
Code 5-501.16 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
There is a hole and gap on the side and underneath the back door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jul 1, 2026 Follow Up · 8 priority, 4 priority foundation, 20 core, 32 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
PRIROITY - Employee observed not washing hands after touching multiple raw meats and food items before preparing and handling foods.
Correction: Education provided. Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY - Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee noted touching fried chicken, cooked fried rice, pork, etc in the kitchen.
Correction: Education was provided. Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY - Raw uncovered bread chicken stored over uncovered cooked pork, chicken and egg rolls in the True 2 door reach in cooler located opposite the ovens in the kitchen.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY - Raw shell eggs are stored on top sliced onions in the prep cooler opposite the cook line equipment.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES
Single-use gloves are not discarded between taking out trash prior to cooking / prepping food.
Correction: Education was provided during inspection. Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items.
Code 3-304.15 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY - Cooked chicken, carrot and peas, raw shell eggs, breaded cooked chicken, sushi, seafood salad, and sliced hard boiled eggs in the prep cooler, reach in cooler in the kitchen and the salad bar in the dinning area are cold held at 46°F, 43°F, 56°F, 64°F, 61°F, 45°F, and 50°F.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
PRIORITY - Several food items in the coolers all over the facility are not provided with a date marks. Food items that are prepared and stored for over 24 hours do not have any date marks.
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.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
PRIORITY - Food prep tables in the facility used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours. The food prep tables and counters are noted dirty with stains, food residue and sticky.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MANUAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME
Utensils in hot water manual warewashing sanitizer sink are not in contact with hot water for the minimum amount of time to achieve proper sanitization.
Correction: Immerse clean utensils in 171°F water for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Code 4-703.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..
Code 2-103.11 (K)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PACKAGE INTEGRITY
There are quite a few dented canned goods on the storage rack in the back warewashing area.
Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.
Code 3-202.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED
No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.
Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.
Code 4-302.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink in the kitchen is noted filled with santizer bucket, towels and brush and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO
Employees was observed chewing gum whiles preparing food in the kitchen area.
Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.
Code 2-401.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cups without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Cooked and raw chicken, pork, chopped vegetables, shrimp, and a lot of food items in the various coolers in the establishment were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - UNWASHED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SEPARATED FROM RTE FOODS
Unwashed boxes of cucumber, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc are stored over and next to washed onions and chopped vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Rearrange food storage so that unwashed fruits and vegetables are stored under or away from RTE foods.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (8)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
salt, msg, oil, sugar, a variety of sauces on the cook line and in coolers are stored in unlabeled containers.
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
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Multiple laddles, knives and scoopes are observed improperly stored in room temperature water of 69°F on the cook line near the rice cooker.
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
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of noodles are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
A huge pan of breaded shrimp is not protected from potential contamination. The food item was observed being stored on top of the black garbage container in the kitchen.
Correction: Discard food item.
Code 3-307.11
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
An uncovered chopped lettuce is noted stored in an empty a raw meat box with a tote of vegetables stored directly on top of the lettuce.
Correction: Discard food item. Employee discarded the chopped lettuce during inspection.
Code 3-307.11
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT
Salmon sauce, sushi and a variety food items (meats, vegetables, etc) in the facility are not in a container that facilitates heat transfer and are is tightly wrapped or covered.
Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.
Code 3-501.15 (B)
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Both the wash and rinse temperatures of the high temp dish machine are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - PROPER ADJUSTMENT
The prep cooler on the cook line is noted with the door gaskets is not intact or tight.
Correction: Equipment components shall be kept intact, tight, and properly adjusted.
Code 4-501.11 (B)
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Multiple cutting boards in the establishment are observed with excessive scratching and scoring.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SINKS - USE LIMITATION
The warewashing sink is being used improperly for handwashing.
Correction: Discontinue using warewashing sink compartments for handwashing.
Code 4-501.16
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS
Food−contact surfaces of the mixing machine in front of the produce walk in cooler has encrusted soil accumulations.
Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (B)
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the prep cooler on the cook line is filthy. The cooler is smeared with sauces, food debris, sticky and noted with stains on both interior and exterior of the equipment.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the interior of the True reach in cooler opposite the ovens is noted filthy with excessive food debris, and stains.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the roll in carts near the walk in cooler are noted very dirty with flour residue, dust and food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.
Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. Utensils were noted dripping / very wet in while stacked or stored away.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
GARBAGE/REFUSE - WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHNG SINK
No waste receptacle provided at handwashing sink located in the kitchen.
Correction: Handwashing sinks using single-use paper toweling for hand drying shall be provided with a waste receptacle. Provide a waste receptacle at the handwashing sink.
Code 5-501.16 (C)
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
There is a hole and gap on the side and underneath the back door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jun 9, 2026 Routine · 10 priority, 4 priority foundation, 20 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
WHEN TO WASH
PRIROITY - Employee observed not washing hands after touching multiple raw meats and food items before preparing and handling foods.
Correction: Education provided. Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
-
Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY - Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee noted touching fried chicken, cooked fried rice, pork, etc in the kitchen.
Correction: Education was provided. Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
-
Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY - Raw uncovered bread chicken stored over uncovered cooked pork, chicken and egg rolls in the True 2 door reach in cooler located opposite the ovens in the kitchen.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
-
Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY - Raw shell eggs are stored on top sliced onions in the prep cooler opposite the cook line equipment.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES
Single-use gloves are not discarded between taking out trash prior to cooking / prepping food.
Correction: Education was provided during inspection. Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items.
Code 3-304.15 (A)
-
Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY - Cooked chicken, carrot and peas, raw shell eggs, breaded cooked chicken, sushi, seafood salad, and sliced hard boiled eggs in the prep cooler, reach in cooler in the kitchen and the salad bar in the dinning area are cold held at 46°F, 43°F, 56°F, 64°F, 61°F, 45°F, and 50°F.
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
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
PRIORITY - Several food items in the coolers all over the facility are not provided with a date marks. Food items that are prepared and stored for over 24 hours do not have any date marks.
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.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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.
Correction: Staff mixed sanitizer solutions to 100 ppm during inspection. Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
PRIORITY - Food prep tables in the facility used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours. The food prep tables and counters are noted dirty with stains, food residue and sticky.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
PRIORITY - Dishes, trays, pans and utensils in the facility are not sanitized after cleaning.
Correction: Operator mixed sanitizer solution with bleach.Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.
Code 4-702.11
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MANUAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME
Utensils in hot water manual warewashing sanitizer sink are not in contact with hot water for the minimum amount of time to achieve proper sanitization.
Correction: Immerse clean utensils in 171°F water for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Code 4-703.11 (A)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..
Code 2-103.11 (K)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PACKAGE INTEGRITY
There are quite a few dented canned goods on the storage rack in the back warewashing area.
Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.
Code 3-202.15
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED
No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.
Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.
Code 4-302.12 (A)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink in the kitchen is noted filled with santizer bucket, towels and brush and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO
Employees was observed chewing gum whiles preparing food in the kitchen area.
Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.
Code 2-401.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cups without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Cooked and raw chicken, pork, chopped vegetables, shrimp, and a lot of food items in the various coolers in the establishment were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
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)
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - UNWASHED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SEPARATED FROM RTE FOODS
Unwashed boxes of cucumber, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc are stored over and next to washed onions and chopped vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Rearrange food storage so that unwashed fruits and vegetables are stored under or away from RTE foods.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (8)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
salt, msg, oil, sugar, a variety of sauces on the cook line and in coolers are stored in unlabeled containers.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Multiple laddles, knives and scoopes are observed improperly stored in room temperature water of 69°F on the cook line near the rice cooker.
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
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of noodles are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
A huge pan of breaded shrimp is not protected from potential contamination. The food item was observed being stored on top of the black garbage container in the kitchen.
Correction: Discard food item.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
An uncovered chopped lettuce is noted stored in an empty a raw meat box with a tote of vegetables stored directly on top of the lettuce.
Correction: Discard food item. Employee discarded the chopped lettuce during inspection.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT
Salmon sauce, sushi and a variety food items (meats, vegetables, etc) in the facility are not in a container that facilitates heat transfer and are is tightly wrapped or covered.
Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.
Code 3-501.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Both the wash and rinse temperatures of the high temp dish machine are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - PROPER ADJUSTMENT
The prep cooler on the cook line is noted with the door gaskets is not intact or tight.
Correction: Equipment components shall be kept intact, tight, and properly adjusted.
Code 4-501.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Multiple cutting boards in the establishment are observed with excessive scratching and scoring.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING - SINKS - USE LIMITATION
The warewashing sink is being used improperly for handwashing.
Correction: Discontinue using warewashing sink compartments for handwashing.
Code 4-501.16
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS
Food−contact surfaces of the mixing machine in front of the produce walk in cooler has encrusted soil accumulations.
Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the prep cooler on the cook line is filthy. The cooler is smeared with sauces, food debris, sticky and noted with stains on both interior and exterior of the equipment.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the interior of the True reach in cooler opposite the ovens is noted filthy with excessive food debris, and stains.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the roll in carts near the walk in cooler are noted very dirty with flour residue, dust and food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.
Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. Utensils were noted dripping / very wet in while stacked or stored away.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
GARBAGE/REFUSE - WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHNG SINK
No waste receptacle provided at handwashing sink located in the kitchen.
Correction: Handwashing sinks using single-use paper toweling for hand drying shall be provided with a waste receptacle. Provide a waste receptacle at the handwashing sink.
Code 5-501.16 (C)
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
There is a hole and gap on the side and underneath the back door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 2, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floors near the wall junctures in the kitchen and warewashing areas are soiled with food scraps and other debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean under and behind equipment and along walls.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jan 29, 2026 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
One dead cockroach was observed in the kitchen near the warewashing sink and under a speed rack. No other pests were observed on the premises.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floors near the wall junctures in the kitchen and warewashing areas are soiled with food scraps and other debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean under and behind equipment and along walls.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Mar 5, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: 4 YEAR REPEAT: Cooked chicken is stored under raw fish in the 2 door cooler. The fish was moved to the bottom shelf of the walk in freezer.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
PRIORITY: Chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the sanitizer bucket and 50 PPM in the 4 compartment sink. The solutions were re-made at 100 PPM during the inspection.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING CHEMICAL SANITIZATION EXPOSURE TIME
PRIORITY: Utensils in the 4 compartment sink are not exposed to the chlorine sanitizer for the required amount of time. An employee quickly dipped utensils in the 4 compartment sink. Education was provided and the owner had the employee re-sanitize the utensils.
Correction: Adjust warewashing operation procedures or equipment to assure utensils are exposed to the chemical sanitizer solution for the required time period.
Code 4-703.11 (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Foods such as cooked chicken that were prepped the day before are not date marked.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
The meat grinder which is stored and not in use is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
REPEAT: Single use cups were improperly stored in dry powders and used as scoops.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
REPEAT: Hardboiled eggs are not protected from potential contamination. Eggs are stored in a metal strainer on top of a carton previously used for raw eggs.
Correction: Discard food item.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
REPEAT: An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
The meat walk in cooler door is not maintained in good repair. The floor and bottom of the door are warped and do not create a tight seal.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The ovens are not cleaned on a frequent basis. There is a large build-up of soil on the doors and inside surfaces.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
3 YEAR REPEAT: The hood is heavily soiled with thick, dripping grease. The hood was cleaned the same day.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Apr 24, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 11 core, 12 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Pepsi machine ice chute is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Single use cups used as scoops were improperly stored in flour and other food containers in direct contact with food.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on a prep table near the reach in cooler and oven.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
TCS FOOD - SLACKING
Raw chicken is being improperly slacked. Raw chicken is slacked and measured at 41-43°F on a speed rack in the kitchen without refrigeration.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly slack food products before preparation.
Code 3-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Cardboard soaked in grease was observed on top of the oven in the kitchen.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of kitchen reach in cooler are soiled with food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the fryers are cracked.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior screen door in the back of the kitchen is not tight-fitting. Light is visible between the door and door frame on multiple sides of the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at mens restroom handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Numerous unnecessary items are located in the upstairs area and on/over the stairs to the warewashing/ice machine room, including paint and other chemicals.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Mens room ceiling vent is heavily soiled with grease.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Mar 28, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 12 core, 14 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: 3 YEAR REPEAT: Cooked chicken and immitation crab meat are stored under raw chicken and raw shrimp in the walk in meat cooler. 2/28/24: Raw eggs are stored over soup and noodles, raw salmon is stored over pizza, and raw chicken is stored over pizza sauce. 3/28/24: Raw chicken is stored over immitation crab meat and soy sauce. Raw shrimp is stored over carrots, potatoes, and cooked chicken. Raw eggs are stored over pizza. Raw bacon is stored over pizza, all in the meat walk in 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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Pepsi machine ice chute is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
3 YEAR REPEAT: Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Single use cups used as scoops were improperly stored in flour and other food containers in direct contact with food.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on a prep table near the reach in cooler and oven.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
TCS FOOD - SLACKING
Raw chicken is being improperly slacked. Raw chicken is slacked and measured at 41-43°F on a speed rack in the kitchen without refrigeration.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly slack food products before preparation.
Code 3-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Cardboard soaked in grease was observed on top of the oven in the kitchen.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of kitchen reach in cooler are soiled with food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the fryers are cracked.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior screen door in the back of the kitchen is not tight-fitting. Light is visible between the door and door frame on multiple sides of the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at mens restroom handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Numerous unnecessary items are located in the upstairs area and on/over the stairs to the warewashing/ice machine room, including paint and other chemicals.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Mens room ceiling vent is heavily soiled with grease.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Feb 29, 2024 Follow Up · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 12 core, 16 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: 3 YEAR REPEAT: Cooked chicken and immitation crab meat are stored under raw chicken and raw shrimp in the walk in meat cooler. 2/28/24: Raw eggs are stored over soup and noodles, raw salmon is stored over pizza, and raw chicken is stored over pizza sauce.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: Raw beef and immitation crab are cold held at 44°F and 46°F respectively. 2/28/24: Raw beef and immitation crab are cold held at 43-46°F and 48°F in the prep cooler.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: Cooked chicken and garlic bread are cold held at 53°F and 62°F respectively.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: 3 YEAR REPEAT: Shredded cheese and mocha cake are cold held at 46°F and 60°F in the salad/dessert bar. 2/28/24: Mocha cake and carrot cake are stored at 53°F and 45°F at the dessert bar.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION
PRIORITY: Cooking utensil used for stir fry dishes in the wok is not cleaned before or after touching dirty water in a metal tin on the cooking surface. The metal container was observed with very dirty water used to rinse food off the utensil. 2/28/24: A pan contaminated with raw chicken is stored in direct contact with raw beef in the cookline prep cooler.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred.
Code 4-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Pepsi machine ice chute is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
3 YEAR REPEAT: Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Single use cups used as scoops were improperly stored in flour and other food containers in direct contact with food.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on a prep table near the reach in cooler and oven.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
TCS FOOD - SLACKING
Raw chicken is being improperly slacked. Raw chicken is slacked and measured at 41-43°F on a speed rack in the kitchen without refrigeration.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly slack food products before preparation.
Code 3-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of kitchen reach in cooler are soiled with food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Cardboard soaked in grease was observed on top of the oven in the kitchen.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the fryers are cracked.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior screen door in the back of the kitchen is not tight-fitting. Light is visible between the door and door frame on multiple sides of the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at mens restroom handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Numerous unnecessary items are located in the upstairs area and on/over the stairs to the warewashing/ice machine room, including paint and other chemicals.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Mens room ceiling vent is heavily soiled with grease.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Feb 12, 2024 Routine · 6 priority, 5 priority foundation, 14 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: 3 YEAR REPEAT: Cheddar bite munchies stored under raw chicken and raw bacon in the kitchen stand cooler. Foods were re-arranged during the inspection.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: 3 YEAR REPEAT: Cooked chicken and immitation crab meat are stored under raw chicken and raw shrimp in the walk in meat 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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
PRIORITY: Garlic bread and broasted chicken are hot held at 122°F and 99°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: 3 YEAR REPEAT: Shredded cheese and mocha cake are cold held at 46°F and 60°F in the salad/dessert bar.
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)
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: Cooked chicken and garlic bread are cold held at 53°F and 62°F respectively.
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)
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: Raw beef and immitation crab are cold held at 44°F and 46°F respectively.
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)
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: Open bottle of sushi sauce that says 'refrigerate after opening' is not refrigerated and is stored at room temperature.
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)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION
PRIORITY: Cooking utensil used for stir fry dishes in the wok is not cleaned before or after touching dirty water in a metal tin on the cooking surface. The metal container was observed with very dirty water used to rinse food off the utensil.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred.
Code 4-602.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
PRIORITY: A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the ice machine. Air gap was adjusted during the inspection.
Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection.
Code 5-402.11
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE
PRIORITY: Butane lighters are stored on top of the prep cooler over food.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.
Code 7-201.11 (B)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY
Sugar container lid is very cracked and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.
Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Pepsi machine ice chute is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Sink hot and cold water valves must be manually adjusted each time it is used.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the kitchen for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
3 YEAR REPEAT: Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Single use cups used as scoops were improperly stored in flour and other food containers in direct contact with food.
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
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on a prep table near the reach in cooler and oven.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Cooked eggs are not protected from potential contamination. Cooked eggs are stored in a strainer which is in direct contact with a used egg flat which was used to store raw shell eggs.
Correction: Discard unsafe food items. Remove sources of contamination.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
TCS FOOD - SLACKING
Raw chicken is being improperly slacked. Raw chicken is slacked and measured at 41-43°F on a speed rack in the kitchen without refrigeration.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly slack food products before preparation.
Code 3-501.12
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
Code 4-302.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Several cutting boards located in the kitchen are excessively scored.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Cardboard soaked in grease was observed on top of the oven in the kitchen.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of kitchen reach in cooler are soiled with food debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the fryers are cracked.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior screen door in the back of the kitchen is not tight-fitting. Light is visible between the door and door frame on multiple sides of the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at mens restroom handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Numerous unnecessary items are located in the upstairs area and on/over the stairs to the warewashing/ice machine room, including paint and other chemicals.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Mens room ceiling vent is heavily soiled with grease.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
REPEAT: Cookline hood filters are heavily soiled with grease. Grease was observed dripping from the hood filters.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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May 25, 2023 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 2, 2023 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: Employee observed handling ready-to eat pizza with their bare hands. Education provided to owner on importace of glove use when working with ready to eat foods.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in the reach in cooler near warewashing. Employee rearranged cooler during inspection so that eggs were on the bottom.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
PRIORITY: Raw chicken was observed stored over ready-to-eat food vegetables in the walk in cooler. Employee rearranged cooler during inspection.
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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
PRIORITY: Multiple foods in the salad bar ice bath including hard boiled eggs, coleslaw, cottage cheese and seafood salad are cold held between 49-51°F. PIC refreshed ice and food items measured <41F.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA
PRIORITY: Chlorine bleach in the 3 compartment sink measured at >200ppm. PIC diluted sanitizer to 100ppm.
Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.
Code 7-204.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PACKAGE INTEGRITY
There multiple dented cans of food in the dry storage area. PIC removed dented cans from dry storage area during the inspection.
Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.
Code 3-202.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Raw chicken is being improperly thawed on rack at room temperature. Chicken was moved to cooler during the inspection.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO
Employee was observed eating in the kitchen area. Employee moved to designated area to eat during the inspection.
Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.
Code 2-401.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Various foods in the reach in cooler near the grill were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered. Foods were covered during the inspection.
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)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the oven near the grill line were observed with build up of dood debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Self service soda machine drain was observed with a build up of slime.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Ventilation filters above the grill are soiled with grease.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
Source: Brown County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.