Holy Cross Hospital Pt Kitchen was last inspected on July 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
July 6, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and residue on floors under equipment and shelving in the following areas; dry storage adjoining main kitchen area, near two compartment sink in cafeteria prep area, walk in freezer, walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in walk in freezer area. Area is not properly illuminated. Instructed person in charge to obtain higher intensity lighting for walk in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Loose caulking at base of ventilation system above cooking equipment. Insdt to repair and maintain tight fitting
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Loose wallbase at front prep area near upright cooler. Instd to repair and have tight fitting and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing for light in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food debris and ice accumulation on the walk-in cooler floor and freezer. Instructed to defrost, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed eyewash station located at the rear handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Handwashing sink is to be only used for handwashing only. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision (paper towels) available at handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to provide and maintain same at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c). Priority foundation. Hand drying provision provided during inspection
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of prep cooler not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in dishwashing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked catfish stored and displayed for service at improper temperature 123.5f on hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard approximately 3lbs and $10 of product. All hot food shall maintain 135f or above during preparation, storage, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and inside floor drains in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Violation #38 not corrected from report #2535001 dated 10-20-21 observed approximately 18-20 fruit flies at customer beverage center. Observed them near the soda fountain and on walls and ceiling. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Priority violation 7-38-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: See violation #59
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 18-20 fruit flies at customer beverage center. Observed them near the soda fountain and on walls and ceiling. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Floor drain at self service coffee area in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean remove debris. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles in need of cover. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in vending machine area in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling area above service line in need cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor along walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning and all water removed. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Lights above service line in need of detail cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 (pf) observed approx 20-22 flies around 3 compartment sink, self service coffee area and rear prep area. Instructed to clean all effective areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Floor drain at self service coffee area in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean remove debris. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles in need of cover. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor along walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning and all water removed. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling area above service line in need cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in vending machine area in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Lights above service line in need of detail cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live fly activity at beverage dispenser area. Approximately 10-12 live flies noted. Instructed to clean, sanitize and have service from pest control company. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) pest activity c#h000150501
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all beverage dispenser machines, interior of all cabinets, and utensil holders. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on exterior surface of ice machine. Instd to remove and maintain surface smooth, even and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of cooler drawers under grill, interior bottom of fryer cabinets and fryer wheels not clean, excessive debris, grease. Unclean knives in knife rack. Instd to clean and maintain. Excessive calcium/lime accumulation on exterior of dishmachine. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed tong handle laying inside onions on serving line. Instructed to store dispensing utensil handle above food to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excess water on floor in dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy implemented. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure available for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine unable to properly sanitize, final rinse at 170f. Unit tagged at this time and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected. Premises using 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instd to repair unit and able to maintain proper final rinse of 180f or above. Priority foundation 7-38-030.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: In basement tray line walk-in freezer compressor with ice build up, instructed to remove/repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Basement cafeteria observed the #10 can opener, fruit counter cutting boards, not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of fryer doors, microwave, ovens, front 2 door cooler and cabinet under cook's handsink. 1st. Floor tray line observed the slicer, not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of microwave.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: In basement cafeteria observed, the wall in front of the dish machine, and below the machine needs repair. Also in 1st. Floor tray line walls in the walk-in coolers. Also clean light shields above pot sink.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 exposed hand washing sinks at the front prep/serving line with no hot water and no paper towels at the rear (dishroom) exposed hand washing sink. Water temperature at 75.9-77.9f. Instructed to provide and maintain tempered hot water at 85.0f or above and paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cooking equipment on the front prep/serving line with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot knob leaking at the rear exposed hand washing sink near the dishroom. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with inadequate hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate hair restraints.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed floor/grease trap under hot prep area covered with plastic and duct tape on the floor, instructed to remove plastic,and dust tape, and repaint rusty grease trap cover.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the cafeteria microwave/holding unit in the seating area not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean reach in cooler next to grill, and clean interior of fryer doors. Main kitchen observed the hot holding unit not clean across from the fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the cafeteria walk-in cooler floor not clean, instructed to clean under and around all storage shelves. Also clean floor under and around front cooking line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in front of authorized entrance by cafeteria area, instructed to replace. Also in the 1st floor dish room water damaged ceiling tile, instructed to replace. Also clean light shields in main kitchen dish room.observed damaged wall in the 1st floor dish room (pipe tape on the wall).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards not clean,instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed rear stove top, oven, microwave, and freezer door not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains through not clean, also the floor under, around dish machine , and under bag in box /co2 tanks area. Instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exterior top of dishmachine with calcium/lime build-up. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Can opener, prep sinks, and storage shelves under front line not clean. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding trash bin not clean, splashed with debris. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak under middle basin of 3-compartment sink. Repair same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.DISH MACHINE WASH MAX CONTAINER LEAKING WATER DOWN MACHINE TO FLOOR NEED TO REPAIR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN MICROWAVE IN DINNING ROOM,AND COUNTER FRONT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, DRY STORAGE AND VENDING MACHINES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR WALL FRONT WHERE 3 TIER CART STORED(PEELING PAINT).
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Cross contamination not controlled by food handler. Observed food handler opening bag of raw chicken and raw chicken juices spilling from bag onto container of ready-to-eat lettuce and also onto prep table where tomatoes and lettuce are being prepped. Same food handler also did not change gloves or wash hands when proceeding to change tasks after handling raw foods. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exterior of dishmachine with lime build-up. Instd to delime. Observed rotting wood surfaces under steam table line. Instd to repair same. Raw wood surfaces noted in same area. Instd to paint/seal same with non-toxic paint. Syrup lines at beverage stations not mainained, excessived debris. Instd to replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers, including legs and wheels, and interior of cabinets under self-service beverage line not clean, excessive spills. Instd to clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaks at base of exposed, prep, and 3-compartment sink faucets. Repair same. Cold water faucet handle in poor repair at 3-compartment sink. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometers missing for food handlers. Provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times.
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