2026-10-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 63

Code	Description	Critical
02B	Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.	Critical
02G	Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.	Critical
04C	Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.	Critical
04K	Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
04N	Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.	Critical
06D	Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.	Critical
08A	Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.	—
10F	Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.	—

2026-10-13 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

Code	Description	Critical
20-06	Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted	—

2025-04-29 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 15 B

Code	Description	Critical
05D	No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.	Critical
06D	Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.	Critical

2025-03-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 35

Code	Description	Critical
02B	Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
06C	Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.	Critical
06D	Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.	Critical
08A	Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.	—
10G	Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.	—
28-06	Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.	—

2024-11-14 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 35 C

Code	Description	Critical
02G	Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.	Critical
04H	Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.	Critical
06A	Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.	Critical
06C	Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.	Critical
06D	Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.	Critical
10B	Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.	—

2024-04-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20

Code	Description	Critical
02B	Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.	Critical
04H	Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.	Critical
06C	Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.	Critical

Essex

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