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February 26, 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

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: In muliple cold holding units observed raw shellfish that per the person in charge would be served raw stored directly below raw chicken and raw beef; store foods according to their cooking hierarchy with raw animal proteins stored below ready-to-eat foods. The person in charge moved the raw shellfish above the raw chicken and beef in the cold holding units after the observation.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures were able to be presented during the inspection; provide procedures to clean a vomit and diarrhea event.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no posted certified food protection manager certificate no allergen awareness training certificate; provide and post certified food protection manager certifications. The person in charge was not able to correctly answer the minimum cooking temperatures for raw chicken whole muscle beef could not name any of the reportable symptoms or any of the reportable illnesses; the person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety and illness policy. Suggest having a second person who is a certified food protection manager on staff if the certified food protection manager is not on site full time. The health inspector will send over informational handouts please review this inspection report and the handouts with your staff.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed on the shellstock tags in storage that the last served or discarded dates are not filled out and shellstock tags are not maintained on premise for at least 90 days per conversation with the person in charge but are discarded into the trash before the 90 days have elapsed. Shellstock tags should be filled out with the last date served or discarded and maintained in records for at least 90 days.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: At the hand sink next to the prep sink the hot water reached a maximum temperature of 85F using the health inspector's calibrated thermometer the water was allowed to run for at least two minutes before testing the temperature; water for washing hands should be at least 100F.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: At the bar area observed utensils stored in a metal shaker cup with water at 70F observed useage of cups or bowls without handles stored in bulk food containers; in use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water; utensils with handles should be used to move foods from bulk to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed usage of aluminum foil to line nonfood contact surfaces on and near the flat top grill; nonfood contact surface should be cleanable durable nonporous.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: There are gaps in the baffles of the hood as well as missing fins in the baffles; repair or replace the baffles in the hood.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: The small purple cutting board at the bar is heavily scored; resurface or replace the cutting board.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: At the hand sink in the warewashing area the hot water handle does not work and no hot water will come out of the hand sink. There is a hand sink that is operational in the main cooking area that the staff use to wash hands. Repair or replace the hand sink in the warewashing area so that hot water flows.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: The hood inspection sticker expired November 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post your most recent Letter Grade within five feet of the front entrance. Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request".
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 29, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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