2025-11-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

Code	Description	Critical
06F	Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.	Critical
09B	Thawing procedure improper.	—
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.	—
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.	—

2025-05-12 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 47 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
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	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
06B	Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.	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.	—
09C	Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.	—
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.	—

2025-01-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 41

Code	Description	Critical
04A	Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
05A	Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.	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.	—
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.	—

2025-01-15 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

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

2024-04-09 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 35 C

Code	Description	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	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.	—

2023-04-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 39

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
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
04M	Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.	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.	—

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