Spagnoulos

September 30, 2026 · Closed by the city

health closure

official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings21
critical findings1

Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prepsink on the first floor observed without and air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap. If the air gap its installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety. Owner arrived mid inspection walkthrough Multiple P's PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiples containers of prepped food stored in cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher on site. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips (chlorine). Provide & maintain accessible Inspector test strips was used to record pH concentration
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple food contact surface observed soiled to the touch (interior /exterior refrigeration freezer kitchen shelvings interior 1 bay sink). Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Large quantity of rat droppings observed in multiple location of the establishment. PIC unable to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator Increase visit from exterminator recommended .
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide ServSafe Certificate. Post current ServSafe Certificate PIC unable to provide Allergen Awarenss Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of foods observed without cover. Provide cover prior to storing
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed utensils stored on equipments. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Cold holding unit observed missing conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink. Provide plumbers report on the cost of install of service sink. If a service sink its installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the facilty observed in need of deep cleaning from loose debris stagnant water grease build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Multiple kitchen ligh bulbs observed missing shielding. Provide
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Door leading to the patio area/ backdoor observed missing door sweep. Install to prevent pest access
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Restroom observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by staff.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: 2 large rodent observed on the glue trap under the stove. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Outdoor patio observed heavily clutter with excess furniture and old equipment. Clean to remove to prevent pest harborage.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 30, 2025: 20 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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