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Eddie Merlot's

May 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed food handlers using soiled gloves for multiple task at cooking line. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are frequently handwashing and changing gloves in between task
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed shell stock tags stored incomplete without the last date sold. Ensure the last date is properly recorded on all shell stock tags and maintained for 90 days
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed low temp (bar) dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Contact company for repairs. Use main dish machine for proper sanitization until resolved
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed filters on ice machine with heavy dust; food spills on can goods in dry storage area; food spills on prep table with slicer; soiled knives stored in knife rack in backline area; soiled cutting boards throughout cookline & backline; soiled bulk containers in dry storage room & cookline. Thoroughly clean all equipment indicated and maintain clean
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed rodent droppings behind equipment / prep tables and on glue boards. Reviewed pest report 4/20/26 - recommendation to increase pest services until remedied and provide reports to the health division
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Provide a label for all squeeze bottles and bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside throughout kitchen
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled ice cream scoopers stored in stagnant water. Remove and ensure scoopers are maintained in well with running water or clean and dry
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed low boy unit @ chargrill with heavy condensation. Repair to ensure no condensation
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy grease build up on sides of cooking grills. Clean to remove build up
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)

Inspector note: Ensure employees are storing all personal belongings in designated locker room and not in kitchen
code 590.006/6-403.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Observed hood sticker cleaned in October 2025; Informed cleaning is every 3 mths. PIC contacted company while on site - appt Wednesday May 13th
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on August 22, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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