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Russ & Mimi's

August 3, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: On the printed menus there are food items that can be served undercooked per discussion with the person in charge. There is no consumer advisory warning or reminder on the menus. Provide the consumer advisory warning and reminder with an * on food menu items that can be served raw or undercooked on all printed and online menus.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: The location uses chlorine for sanitizer at the three compartment sink and in spray bottles but could not provide the correct testing device; provide testing devices for chemical sanitizer solutions used on premise.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed at least two food handlers preparing and handling foods without hair restraints; provide hair restraints for food handlers.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: The posted Allergen Awareness certificate expired in June of 2025; have at least one person on staff go through an Allergen Awareness training from an accredited vendor and post the updated Allergen Awareness certificate.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine; clean and sanitize.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector note: In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 24, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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