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Cool Shade Restaurant

January 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspeciton. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Miltiples squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food containers ( brown sugar Beans) Discontinue and use scoops with handle to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Bags of lettuce observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: three door true refrigerator/clean interior/ exterior/storage shelving to remove soils and debris remove all foil for storage shelving hot line hoods/clean interior/exterior of exhaust hoods to remove heavy grease build up kitchen and storage room/clean floors walls and ceiling to remove heavy soils and staining from ceiling tiles/under around and behind all equipment
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Portion of flooring in the main kitchen area are damaged and missing. Repair or replace flooring to ensure it is smooth durable and easily cleanable.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Obeserved hole on the wall door under the three bay sink. Patch the wall to prevent pest entre
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidenceof what appears to be rodent droppings located in the small storage area in the kitchen. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement storage room contains excess equipment and debris. Remove all unecessary items and debris from basement area to allow pest control to perform service effectively.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov 25. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2026 Health Permit.Address and pay in full
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 29, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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