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Spangler Student Center

March 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: In a hot holding box observed cooked vegetables at 81F that the PIC states had been cooked in the last thirty minutes; cooked spinach in the same hot holding box was 140F; the person in charge had kitchen staff reheat the vegetables to 165F elevate the temperature of the hot holding unit and will work on procedures to make ensure cooked foods are transported to hot holding units faster after being cooked to maintain proper temperatures.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: At the register area observed ten or more bags of chips expired in February 2026; have staff check dates on packaged products with more frequency. The person in charge removed the chips from the customer area and discarded them in the trash.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: At the smoothie area observed ice cream scoops stored in 70F water and at cook lines observed tongs with their handles stored touching RTE foods; utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and with their handles above or not touching food.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: At the grill area next to the soup line observed a grill with some surfaces covered in aluminum foil; nonfood contact surfaces should be cleanable durable and nonporous.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed grout lines near the broiler area in the main kitchen that are low and allowing water to pool in the grout lines; repair or replace the grout lines in the tiled areas of the kitchen.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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