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Mostly clean — 3 of 5 passed, one prior failure
2026-03-19 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED SLIGHT ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN SINKS ARE RELEASED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAG FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS
2025-04-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 92.1F ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 1LB. $5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 3-GALLONS GRAVY-46.4F.5LBS. RAW CAT FISH-45.7F.25LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS-52.9F-50.5F.38LBS. RAW SALMON-46.9F.70LBS. RAW WHOLE CUT-UP CHICKEN-48.2F.25LBS.LAMB CHOPS-50.4F PRODUCT WAS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 33.3F.(COS)(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM AT 78.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90.1F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW REPAIRED AND AT PROPER...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED EXTERIOR DIGITAL READING ON HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAR MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SERVICE COUNTER POP COOLER
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR FRYER CABINETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & LOBBY AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR TOILET ROOM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CATFISH-101.5F IN FRYER BASKET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2LBS. $26.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. OXTAILS-53.6F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER DATED MARKED 4/30/24.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DIGITAL READING ON HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAR MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRONT POP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SERVICE COUNTER POP COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR FRYER CABINETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & LOBBY AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-30 Pass License 2 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED A FEW OF THE COOLERS WITHOUT INSIDE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A BACK SOURCE IF OUTSITE THERMOMETERS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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