Midtown Gas & Liquor

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Inspections

1. Feb 9, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Various drinks (gatorade, soda, water, etc) are stored on the ground.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

2. Feb 3, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     Utensils and equipment not sanitized after cleaning.

     Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Various packaged sandwiches 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. During the inspection, foods got date marked.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration for chlorine.

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

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Paper towels provided at handwashing sink during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

3. Oct 2, 2023 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces such as the f'real machine, slush machines, and coffee machine.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Sandwiches, burgers, and sausages in the grab and go refrigerator 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)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Slush machines, f'real, and coffee machine are all is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink is blocked by a bunch of empty crates.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Keep area around hand sink unobstructed for employees to easily wash hands. Crates moved during inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

     F'real machine is not being cleaned properly according to manufacturer's directions.

     Correction: Equipment shall be operated and cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.

     Code 4-501.11 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

     Cavity of microwave is soiled.

     Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a hole or gap along the bottom of the side 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. Replace or adjust weather stripping to eliminate gap.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)