The Region Handcrafted Hamburgers

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and 3-compartment sink in rear prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up inside upright small freezer locate in rear kitchen food prep area and chest freezers located on basement. Must remoce ice buils up and clean interior surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of grease and food debris on top and sides of all cooking equipment in rear food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at the 3-compartment sink located in rear food prep area. Must repair and maintain at all times.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside grease container to have grease encrusted on top lip, lid, sides and ground surrounding container. This is a food source for rodents and other pest. Instructed above to clean grease container and maintain at all time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused refrigeration units in kitchen food prep area and unused chest freezer located on the basement. Must repair or removed refrigeration units from premises. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items clean and organize basement to prevent rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dirt and dust on ceiling ventilation vents in rear food preparation area and inside the unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2615872 on 04/16/2025. #53 observed no covered trash receptacle in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the all-gender toilet room and maintain. #55. Observed accumulated debris on floor and along walls throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor and along walls throughout the prep area and maintain. #56. Observed burnt-out light bulb directly above three comparment sink. Instructed the person in charge to replace burnt-out lightbulb and maintain adequate lighting. #58. Observed certified food service manager with an expired allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired allergen awareness training certificate and maintain. Priority foundation…

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the all gender toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the all gender toilet room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated debris on floor and along walls throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor and along walls throughout the prep area and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb directly above three comparment sink. Instructed the person in charge to replace burnt-out lightbulb and maintain adequate lighting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the chest freezer at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted slow water drain at the exposed hand washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container and surrounding not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maint floors along wall base especially at the basement food/dry storage area.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler cooking without a hair restraint on long hair. Instructed manager to tell cook to put on hair restraint. Corrected on site.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed bucket of wiping cloths stored underneath handsink. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in container of sanitizer when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed one door cooler, silver three door storage unit used for potatoes across from fryer, one door small white refrigerator next to fryer, both large white deep freezers in basement and ice machine(located in basement) with buildup on the interior and exterior of equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device located on mop sink in basement. Instructed to install

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed area surrounding dumpster with some litter on ground. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink in basement not clean with black moldlike buildup on the interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection #2555015 conducted on 4/28/2022. Previous core violation 7-42-090 citation issued #55 - observed floors throughout the kitchen, under all equipment, three compartment sink,basement storage area and throughout the front cashier area with dirt, grease and food debris. Also, replace broken floor tiles in front of the refrigeration unit in kitchen area.instructed to detail clean and maintain. #55 - instructed to detail clean and organize basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles unused cooler due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles unused cooler due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the kitchen, under all equipment, three compartment sink,basement storage area and throughout the front cashier area with dirt, grease and food debris also, replace broken floor tiles in front of the refrigeration unit in kitchen area.instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs in the kitchen area and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation cover in washroom and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup in the interior of the chest freezer located in the basement. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two burnt out light bulbs on the ceiling in the kitchen above the grill and prep table. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wood as a mounting frame for the fresh fry slicer. Must be a smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent material.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Milk crates replaced raw wooden crates for shelving. Must not use milk crates. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at the utility service sink to be serviced and maintained. Must provide a back flow prevention device.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed piled wood on grounds of the rear patio area. Must remove all piled wood, elevate all needed stored items for outdoor patio.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a smooth, cleanable ceiling above all in-use basement coolers and freezers.-----: all unused coolers and freezers throughout the basement must be removed to prevent insect and rodent harboring.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No internal thermometer in the basement tall reach-in cooler. Must provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wood as a mounting frame for the fresh fry slicer. Must be a smooth, cleanable, non-absorbent material.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wooden crates as a means of elevation for stored items under the three compartment sink. All shelving must be smooth and cleanable, non-absorbent and floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Shelving throughout the front cashier area with dirt and excessive clutter. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at the utility service sink to be serviced and maintained. Must provide a back flow prevention device.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed piled wood on grounds of the rear patio area. Must remove all piled wood, elevate all needed stored items for outdoor patio.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a smooth, cleanable ceiling above all in-use basement coolers and freezers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unused coolers and freezers throughout the basement must be removed to prevent insect and rodent harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the kitchen, under all equipment, three compartment sink and throughout the front cashier area with dirt, grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 2-11-19 #2261849 not corrected. #51-: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Instructed manager must repair and maintain said faucet.#49- observed food build up inside prep area 2-door reach in cooler and inside unused 3-door reach in cooler. Instructed manager must clean and maintain interior of coolers and maintain.#55- basement floor littered along walls and corners. Instructed manager to detail clean basement floor and elevate all items off floor. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem therometer on premises. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate a metal stem thermometer for food handlers on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up inside prep area 2-door reach in cooler and inside unused 3-door reach in cooler. Instructed manager must clean and maintain interior of coolers and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Instructed manager must repair and maintain said faucet.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease container with accumulated grease build up around lid and alley floor littered around outside dumpster. Instructed manager must clean outside grease container and clean alley around dumpster. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement floor littered along walls and corners. Instructed manager to detail clean basement floor and elevate all items off floor.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using aluminum tin foil on shelf under grill. Must remove tin foil, surface of shelf under grill must be smooth and easy to clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up inside 3-door reach in cooler also observed rust build up on exterior of grease trap. Must clean and maintain interior of cooler and clean exterior of grease trap.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Basement floor with dirt/dust build up. Instructed manager to clean basement floor and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Ceiling light bulbs burned out (x2) above side exit/entrance door. Must provide working light bulbs at said area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Prep area exposed hand wash bowl splash guard loose also observed ice build up inside 3-door reach in cooler. Instructed manager to reattach splash guard to exposd hand wash bowl and remove ice build up inside cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up inside washroom hand wash bowl cabinet. Must clean interior of cabinet and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Prep area ceiling light cover missing (by rear door). Instructed manager to provide cover for ceiling lights.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair/replace ventilation hood.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside coke-cola reach in cooler also no metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for cooler and provide/calibate metal stem thermoemter for food handlers.