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Bari
July 15, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings10
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE ) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 74.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ MINIMUM 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS FISH SALAD, 5 LBS TUNA SALAD, 20 LBS VARIETY DELI MEAT. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANING BETWEEN 49-51F. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN SANDWICH PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC .
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GRAB AND GO UPRIGHT COOLERS WITHOUT ANY LABELS (APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS ITALIAN ROAST BEEF, 25 LBS MEAT SAUCE , 20 LB SAUCE AND SAUSAGE, 40 LBS ESACAROLE AND BEANS. NOTED 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC AND DENATURED. TOTAL COST APPROXIMATELY $1300. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLING UNIT IN SANDWICH PREP AREA NOT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT AT 50.1F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT SANDWICH PREP ON MENU SIGN, AND BASEMENT PREP THROUGHOUT ON ALL ORANGE SHELVING RISERS, UNOPENED BOXES CONTAINING PRODUCT, PREP TABLES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE STUFFING MACHINE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTED SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN ALL RPEP REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LID WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTLY FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN GROCERY UNDER COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER HEAXY COOKING EQUIOMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625710 ON 10/21/25 VIOLATION STATES #2-102.13 01/21/2026 No allergen certificate for food service MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 21, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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