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Rox Diner

October 15, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings2
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity in the basement along the wall and on the foundation ledge. In kitchen along the walls and under the cooking equipment. Please address the fruit flies in the basement. 10-15-25 Please continue with the pest inspects. Please have pest control fix or show you areas that will need to be address patched or filled in so rodents can not get in.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under the cooking equipment. Heavy grease build up. Along the wall in the kitchen and basement I found droppings. Please do a deep cleaning in both locations.
    code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    Inspector note: Discontinue to store tongs on the oven door handles.
    code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    Inspector note: PLease provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths in kitchen.
    code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Clean shelves in basement and kitchen of some grime build up and in basement of some droppings.
    code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
    Inspector note: PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster of loose trash and weeds. Also work with other stores to keep the area clean. Maybe talk with the owner and let him know of the activity.
    code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    Inspector note: PIC will need to patch any holes or gaps in the basement along the ceiling. Also around any pipes that does not have foam already.
    code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    Inspector note: On foundation ledge above to the left of the soda shelf you will find a dead mouse that has been around for a while. 10-15-25 I did show the kitchen staff the issue that I found. Please continue to have pest control come out and fill in any holes found in basement.
    code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 29, 2025: 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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