Charlies Sandwich Shoppe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw ground beef stored above container of soup at cookline. Raw beef stored above butter chips in basement walkin cooler. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: No allergen statement on specials menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous small flies observed in basement prep area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report post date after today's visit upon reinspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Numerous steel mixing bowls plastic cambro containers utensils not stored inverted stored on floor in areas behind cookline and in basement. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry/ store inverted and in protected areas.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Storage area behind cookline with walls constructed of spray in foam insulation ceiling is unfinished wall board. Seal all surfaces in the area with smooth durable cleanable materials.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Out of use fryer other equipment in basement that appears to be out of use. Remove equipment not in use.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 8, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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