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Damenzo's
June 16, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings8
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: 3-301.11 (B): OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT (RTE) FOOD. FOOD HANDLER TOOK A COOKED PIZZA OUT OF THE OVEN AND SPRINKLED SEASONING ON THE PIZZA WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME: 6 LB AT $38 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE WAREWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND EMPLOYEE ONLY WASH AND RINSE DISHES THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION FOR CHLORINE WAS 0PPM IN THE SANITIZER BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. EMPLOYEE ADDED CHLORINE AND WASHED DISHES OVER AND INCLUDED THE SANTIZING STEP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOOD ITEMS. FOUND ITEMS SUCH AS CORN BEEF, GORUND BEEF, PREPACKAGED MEALS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NEAR THE FLAT-TOP GRILL PREP AREA WITH NO DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: OBSERVED SPOONS STORED ON THE SHELF NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP TABLE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER WITH THE PIZZA TOPPINGS, AND THE OUTERIOR SURFACE AND UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. FOUND OLD FOOD BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVE AND THE COMMERICAL MEAT CUTTER IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS: UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA AND THE UNUSED TWO DOOR COLD HOLING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR,
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS (5 ) HAVE TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on January 15, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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