Fontano's Sub

August 18, 2026 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: FOUND THE REAR DOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER. • FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM TO MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: FOUND THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    code 51
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER ON THE PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 15, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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