Winfar Foods, Inc was last inspected on June 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 29, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations from inspection report #2638307 dated 06/10/2026 not corrected. Instructed to come into compliance. At time of reinspection, observed: #38-mouse and rat droppings in the following areas of facility; in storage room where tools are stored on shelving, in rear storage area where pallets with cardboard are located, along walls in storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control of activity. Observed live fruit flies in cabbage preparation room, on interior of large preparation equipment. Instructed person in charge to abate activity and maintain. Observed live roach activity in cabinet under sink in employee breakroom. Instructed person in charge to abate live activity, sanitize area, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority violation…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed all cooking equipment and assembly belts throughout facility encrusted with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: obserfved pipes connected to food machinery encrusted with food build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed build up of food grimes and grease on floors and in drains throughout prep area. Instructed person in charge 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: 6-201.11: observed smoke and severly water damaged tiles in restrooms, prep rooms, and employee break rooms. Instructed person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed ice machine in disrepair with duct tape being used for repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain with prioper cleanable materials.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations from inspection report #2638307 dated 06/10/2026 not corrected. Instructed to come into compliance. At time of reinspection, observed: #38-mouse and rat droppings in the following areas of facility; in storage room where tools are stored on shelving, in rear storage area where pallets with cardboard are located, along walls in storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control of activity. Observed live fruit flies in cabbage preparation room, on interior of large preparation equipment. Instructed person in charge to abate activity and maintain. Observed live roach activity in cabinet under sink in employee breakroom. Instructed person in charge to abate live activity, sanitize area, and inform pest control of need for additional service. #54-observed outside…
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: 6-202.15: observed exterior rear overhead door near pallets of cardboard with 1/4 gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 4-101.19: observed parts of machinery on production line replaced with pourous foam components. Instructed person in charge to properly repair equipment with cleanable non-pourous material that is also smooth 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: 4-601.11(b): observed all cooking equipment and assembly belts throughout facility encrusted with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: obserfved pipes connected to food machinery encrusted with food build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed women's restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.16: observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide at waste receptacle for proper disposal.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed items (boxes, tools, containers) stored on floor throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times for the prevention of pest harborage.
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: 6-501.12: observed build up of food grimes and grease on floors and in drains throughout prep area. Instructed person in charge 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: 6-201.11: observed smoke and severly water damaged tiles in restrooms, prep rooms, and employee break rooms. Instructed person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles 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: 6-201.16: observed drywall in rear storage area near cabbage prep room with holes and severe damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touch ready to eat food (cooked fortune cookies) with bare hand. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed front area handsink in disrepair, missing hot and cold knobs. Instructed person in charge to repair handsink for use and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in disrepair with duct tape being used for repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain with prioper cleanable materials.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed mouse and rat droppings in the following areas of facility; in storage room where tools are stored on shelving, in rear storage area where pallets with cardboard are located, along walls in storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control of activity. Observed live fruit flies in cabbage preparation room, on interior of large preparation equipment. Instructed person in charge to abate activity and maintain. Observed live roach activity in cabinet under sink in employee breakroom. Instructed person in charge to abate live activity, sanitize area, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior rear overhead door near pallets of cardboard with 1/4 gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Observed parts of machinery on production line replaced with pourous foam components. Instructed person in charge to properly repair equipment with cleanable non-pourous material that is also smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Obserfved pipes connected to food machinery encrusted with food build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking equipment and assembly belts throughout facility encrusted with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed women's restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide at waste receptacle for proper disposal.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items (boxes, tools, containers) stored on floor throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times for the prevention of pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food grimes and grease on floors and in drains throughout prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed smoke and severly water damaged tiles in restrooms, prep rooms. Instructed person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed drywall in rear storage area near cabbage prep room with holes and severe damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
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