Rox Diner

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sliced cheese inside of the flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 50-55F possibly due to being stacked above the pinch line. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Fryer oil very dark and murky. Address and ensure fryer oil is being chanegd with the proper frequency.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control reprot 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: Squeez bottles filled with dressings/sauces 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 on counter tops. Discontinu and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Drainage pipe to the single bay sink located next to the hand washing station with a slow leak. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Excess boxes/paperwork in the basement storage area. Address and remove all unecessary items not being used for the business to help minimize any rodent activity.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 25, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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