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1. Apr 15, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     House-made foods from Saturday are not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring chlorine sanitizer concentration. The test strips expired in 2024.

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

     Code 4-501.116

2. Apr 30, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     House made foods such as cooked onions are not provided with a date mark. Cooked onions were made the previous day and will be kept no longer than 7 days.

     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)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Commericially made sauces and dressings from a food processing plant were not date marked once the containers were 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

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods. A infrared thermometer is used to take food temperatures.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Food in the basement chest freezers is not protected from potential contamination. Clothes for an upcoming rummage sale were stored on top of the chest freezers. The owner moved the clothes during the inspection.

     Correction: Remove sources of potential contamination.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The Traulsen cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

     The pass through window in the basement is open and not provided with a screen. The owner closed the window during the inspection.

     Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (D)

3. Apr 12, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

     PRIORITY: Employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Employee rinsed hands briefly in water without soap after removing soiled gloves and before donning clean gloves. Education was provided during the inspection.

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

     Code 2-301.12 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     PRIORITY: Employee observed handling ready-to eat tomatoes with their bare hands. Education was provided during the inspection.

     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)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     PRIORITY: Lysol, Clorox, soap, and other chemicals are stored over potato chips, single use cups, and single use cup lids in the basement. Items were rearranged during the inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

4. Apr 12, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

     PRIORITY: Employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Employee briefly rinsed hands in water with no soap before returning to food prep activities. Education was provided during the inspection.

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

     Code 2-301.12 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     PRIORITY: Employee observed handling ready-to eat tomatoes with their bare hands when slicing for hamburgers. Education was provided during the inspection.

     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)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     PRIORITY: Clorox, Lysol, and floor cleaner are stored over potato chips, cups, and cup lids on the storage rack in the basement. Chemicals were moved away from food and food contact surfaces during the inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - RINSING PROCEDURES

     Utensils sre not rinsed or are improperly rinsed after cleaning. Rinse compartment of sink was not filled with warm, clean water. Water was sprayed onto utensils only.

     Correction: Equipment and utensils shall be rinsed after washing in the rinse compartment of a 3-compartment sink, in a warewashing machine rinse cycle or rinsed as approved in an alternative warewashing plan.

     Code 4-603.16

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

5. Jun 23, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.