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The Red Fox

June 29, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)critical
    Inspector note: At the main large bar observed a bottle of alcohol stored in ice that per the person in charge would be used for drinks; the person in charge had staff remove the ice clean and sanitize the bin; ice used in drinks should not be used as a coolant.
    code 590.003/3-303.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Backflow Prevention (P)critical
    Inspector note: At the dedicated prep sink no observable air gap observed as the pipe leads into a wall into a space that was not accessible at the time of the inspection and no staff person was certain that there was an air gap for the prep sink; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.
    code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
    Inspector note: Observed shellstock tags in the records container missing last used dates; retrain staff to fill out every shellstock tag with the last used date.
    code 590.003/3-402.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    Inspector note: At the main kitchen warewashing machine that uses temperature to sanitize an irreversible thermomter could no be presented; provide an irriversible thermometer.
    code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    Inspector note: The establishment uses chlorine at two of their warewashing machines and quats at the three comparment sink but could not provide the testing devices for either chemical solution; provide testing devices for quats and chlorine.
    code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    Inspector note: At the large bar observed the only handwashing sink blocked with canned goods and hotel pan covers; handwashing sinks should be accessible at all times and only used for hand washing.
    code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    Inspector note: At multiple locations in the kitchen observed in-use utensils stored in 70F water; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in coold running water.
    code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    Inspector note: Cold holding units lack internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers inside all cold holding units.
    code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    Inspector note: Observed the rear exit of the establishment propped open during service; out doors should be closed to prevent pest entry; the person in charge closed and secured the door after the observation.
    code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Handwashing Signage (C)
    Inspector note: At the restrooms observed that the handwashing sinks lack hand washing signage; provide proper signage at the handwashing sinks in the restrooms.
    code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    Inspector note: The emergency exit signs at the rear of the kitchen are detached from their mounts and hanging by wires; repair or replace the emergency exit signs.
    code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 13, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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