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Cool Shade Restaurant

October 21, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Pork and other meats inside of the single door hot holding unit at 119F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Hot Shot roach spray observed being stored on the same storage shelf as other food items. Discontinue and store all toxic sprays away from any food products.
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Evidenceof what appears to be rodent droppings located in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out in counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bags of onions and other food producst observed bwing stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the large coffin stye freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. All rodent droppings in the basement storaeg are to be cleaned/removed in order to better monitor activity.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hot water faucet at the hand sink continuously runs. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Portion of flooring in the main kitchen area damaged and missing. Address and make all necessary reapirs. Portion of ceiling located in the side storage room located in the basement area damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement side storage room with execess equipment and debris. Remove all unecessary clutter and debris from basementarea in order for pest control to do their job efficienty.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 20, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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