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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM 7-14-2025, REPORT #2620596. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48F. TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELONS, SALAD DRESSINGS, CREAM CHEESE, YOGURT, EGGS, CUT LEAFY GREENS(SPINACH, SALAD MIX, KALE) WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 500 LBS AT A COST OF $10,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF MULTIPLE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION UNITS RANGING FROM 46-48F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER PUSHING LIVE DOG SITTING IN STROLLER INSIDE OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS SERVICE ANIMAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 10-18-2021, REPORT #2534897. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES AROUND DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN GARBAGE ROOM CONTAINING WALK-IN FREEZER. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. MUST SEPARATE TRASH DISPOSAL AND FOOD STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN GARBAGE ROOM CONTAINING DUMPSTERS. FOOD CAN NOT BE STORED IN GARBAGE ROOM. RELOCATE DUMPSTERS TO AREAS NOT CONTAINING FOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF GARBAGE-FOOS STORAGE ROOM ROOM UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR OF STOCK ROOM UNCLEAN OUTSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED NO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING IN GARBAGE ROOM ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED POROUS DROP CEILING IN STOCK ROOM CONTAINING DRY GOODS AND WALK-IN COOLERS/ FREEZERS. THE CEILING IS UNCLEAN AROUND CEILING VENTS AND IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SOUTH WALL AT PRODUCE AREA AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THIS AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FAN GUARDS ON COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COMPRESSOR UNIT GUARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM CASHIER BOOTHS SHELVING UNITS,DUSTY BREAD SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST HANG WET MOPS NEAR MOPSINK TO DRY.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.OBSERVED OUT DATED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES,BREADS,JAR FOODS IN PLASTIC BAGS AND BOXES INSIDE OF SEVERAL GROCERY CARTS THAT IS DONATED TO A LOCAL SHELTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE THEM IN A SANITARY LOCATION UNTIL IT CAN BE PICKED UP.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY SLIDING DOORS HAS A APPX."1" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM AND EXIT SLIDING DOORS HAS A APPX. "1-2" DOWN THE CENTER.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD DEMOSTRATION(OPEN CHIPS,CUTTING OF ONIONS,GUACOMOLA,PEPPERS,ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TRIM OF COUNTER ABOVE 1- COMP SINK IN BREAKROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER AND LOWER CABINETS IN PREP AREA,CASHIER BOOTHS SHELVING UNITS,DUSTY BREAD SHELVES,MEAT & DAIRY VENTS AT DISPLAY UNITS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR OF MOPSINK BASIN,DELI WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,BREAKROOM COUNTER TOPS AND MICROWAVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,ON SALES FLOOR NEAR COFFEE GRINDER,DAIRY,DELI & WALK IN FREEZER,BREAKROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR ABOVE PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA,LOOSE CEILING VENT IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS ON SALES FLOOR,UPPER WALL PANEL IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST HANG WET MOPS NEAR MOPSINK TO DRY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF ICE 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF ICE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE DELIVERY DOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM . MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER LEFT WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.