SKILLETS

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked peppers and onion marked 8/16/2025 in reach in cooler on prep line near dishwashing area, today is 8/27/2025. Operator discarded.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked peppers and onion marked 8/16/2025 in reach in cooler on prep line near dishwashing area, today is 8/27/2025. Operator discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle cook line steam well, cooked pork sausage (123F - Hot Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator placed sausages back on grill for rapid reheating. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by mop sink outside.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) observed in dish area. Employee replaced solution in new bucket 350ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered. Server side station. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler and dish area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing bleach mixture/substance not labeled. Kitchen Manager labeled the bottle during the visit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware in caddies for final dishwasher pass were stored with food-contact end up. Explained to Kitchen Manager the importance of storing in a manner that prevents hand contact with the food-contact end. He explained this to the dishwasher.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut strawberries in the walk-in cooler were stored in the original, single-use packaging which is not intended for re-use. Strawberries arrive whole at this location. Berries were cut and re-stored in the original packages. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the interior deflector of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut strawberries in the walk-in cooler were stored in the original, single-use packaging which is not intended for re-use. Strawberries arrive whole at this location. Berries were cut and re-stored in the original packages. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop observed stored in a large container of apple compote in the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by a pan and towel sitting on the basin. Handwashing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pitcher in the basin.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in the prep area had ice in the basin, indicating use as a dump sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal cup of coffee in the server area on a shelf next to clean plates.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server eating at the server station, next to the soda machine, condiments, and clean dishes.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, speaker and personal bottled water on a shelf above the prep table next to food.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing food on the cook line was wearing a bracelet.

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut strawberries were stored in the walk-in cooler in the original containers, which are only intended for a single-use and cannot be properly washed and sanitized.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop stored inside a container of cooked apples in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the back room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in upright cooler in the back observed to have heavy dust build-up on the fan guards.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by a tray sitting on the basin.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the basin of the handwash sink next to the oatmeal and grits, indicating sink was used as a dump sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic ramekin stored in a container of mayonnaise in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in the back area 2-door upright cooler observed to have heavy dust build-up which can contaminate food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon was stored on top of ready to eat deli meats in the walk-in cooler. Box of salmon moved to proper location for food safety during the visit. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking (pooled eggs, shell eggs, pancake batter, hash browns). Operator stated all products had been in service less than four hours.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, specifically on the interior deflector

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in a box stored on top of sliced, cooked ham in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw sausage stored directly above raw bacon in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Observed slicer and dicer blades stored as clean containing encrusted food debris. Employee took items to the dish area to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, stored on a shelf near the back door. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Observed slicer and dicer, clean sheet pans and lettuce spinner stored on a wet solid shelf that contained food debris.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee on the cook line using a soiled wiping cloth to wipe drips off of customer plates while plating food.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher wipe face and rinse gloves, then touch clean utensils, no handwash. Discussed with operator proper handwashing techniques, operator discussed with employee who rehashed hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in multiple areas of kitchen nonfood grade containers used to store dry foods, cooked meats, dairy and vegetables. This is a repeat violation from 8/2/2022 and 5/23/2022. Discussed with operator reducing number of non food grade containers used while management works on a permanent solution. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) by triple sink. Operator diluted to 200ppm quaternary. This is a repeat violation from 8/2/2022. Discussed with operator checking that employees are using chemical test strips to ensure proper concentration. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided quaternary test kit for dishwasher, dishwasher uses chlorine as sanitizer.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator is unable to close lid due to wall blocking the lid.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler plastic containers used to store multiple food items, not food grade. Per operator, plastic non food grade containers are being replaced with food grade containers. Repeat violation 5-23-2022 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) by triple sink on back prep line. Operator diluted bucket, sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200). Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On back prep line, wet nesting of plastic containers.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. On cook line and in walk-in cooler, non food grade containers in direct contact with foods.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket 400+ppm on back cook line. Operator diluted to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small stand mixer on back cook line soiled with accumulation of food residue. Operator cleaned machine of food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles near employee bathroom and in front drink service station with standing water. Also cove molding broken around perimeter of kitchen with standing water. This is a repeat violation from 8/9/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries and strawberries stored over ready-to-eat cut fruit in walk-in cooler. Operator moved unwashed produce to separate shelf for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), chlorine sanitizer bucket leading to machine was empty. Operator replaced with a full chlorine bucket, retested chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink with sheet tray covering basin. Operator removed the tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line had a watch on while cooking food.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles around dishwashing area.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip hung in dry storage next to foods. Operator disposed of the strip, inspector educated operator on placing fly strips away from food and food prep areas. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping clothes in main coffee service station not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator moved both clothes into the sanitizer bucket. Discussed with operator and employee about storing wet wiping clothes in sanitizer between uses. This is a repeat violation from 4/22/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in front service area stored on floor. Operator moved the bucket off of the floor. Corrected On-Site