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Cactus Grill

November 21, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Noted several product in the walkin at 47F.Maintain temperature at 41f OR below
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Noted several staff preparing and serving food without hair restraint.Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Repair the freezer unit with vegetables on the first floor. Repair the gaskets on the drawers under the equipment on the cookline.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Noted red long cutting board on the line heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Noticed dirty mop water being dumped in a hole under the sink.Discontinue and provide a mop/utility sink
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector note: Noted staff personal items stored in contact with single use items in the basement.Remove
code 590.006/6-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean and organize the chemical shelf next to the sink in the basement
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 14, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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