Merrill's Coffee

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Inspections

1. Apr 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Meats and cheeses in AvantCo prep 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

     THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

     Thermometer in kitchen Magic Chef measuring ambient air is not provided.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     Cutting board located on kitchen prep table has excessive scratches and scores which harbor bacteria and debris.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - SINKS - USE LIMITATION

     The warewashing sink is being used improperly for hand washing.

     Correction: Discontinue using warewashing sink compartments for hand washing unless sinks are cleaned and sanitized prior to and after use.

     Code 4-501.16

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

     Food−contact surfaces of Magic Chef fridges (front and kitchen) and AvantCo prep 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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floors and walls in kitchen are not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located in kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the entrance is not tight-fitting. Weather stripping not covering entire door base.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light intensity in the kitchen is less than 50 (540 lumens) foot candles.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

2. Jan 22, 2025 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.