Berghoff's

June 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FL. WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE SHOOT AND PANEL BELOW AND RUSTY SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE RUSTED SCREWS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS (SEVERAL BOTTLES OF PERSONAL MEDICINES,FIRST AID SUPPLIES(PEROXIDE),ASPRINS(SEVERAL BOTTLES,ETC)STORED AMONGST SEASONINGS AND OTHER FOOD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND ON TOP SIDE OF BREAD DOUGH MACHINE WHILE BREAD IS BEING PREPARED.ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM FOOD PREP AREAS DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR DELIVERY DOOR WITH A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND OVEN ON 2ND FL. BAKERY AREA AND FOOD STORAGE,4TH FL. CRAWLING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,CEILINGS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR CABINET IN 4TH FL PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/25/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 4TH FL. BAKERY AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER# 7&10,WIC #9.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,STORAGE SHELVES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,2ND FL. WIC #5 SHELVING UNITS,BREAD CARTS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.,2ND FL. LEAKY GASKET FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND 4TH FL. LEAKY PIPE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS. • MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER KETTLES ON 4TH FL.& MAIN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR FRYERS,2ND FL.WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES .
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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