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Happy Lamb Hot Pot #5
July 28, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings10
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Approved Thawing Methods UsedInspector note: NOTED FROZEN BAGS OF SEAFOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED INSIDE A PREP SINK WITHOUT COLD RUNNING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS WITH C.F.M.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER PROTECTION PROVIDED AT THE COLD HOLDING SELF SERVING DESSERT STATION COOLER AND THE OPEN BUFFET DISPLAY OF HOT READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE / INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDERS.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC PALLETS OR FOOD CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS AS PROTECTANT ON COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE BOX FREEZERS OR LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE NOZZLE OF THE SCRAPPER SINK OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Sewage & Waste Water Properly DisposedInspector note: SEVERAL BUCKETS OF WASTE WATER DRAINAGE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. • DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE WOK LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAIN.----FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORED BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS AND PILED CARDBOARD BOXES AND PLASTIC CRATES IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. • VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622551 ON 8-20-25 NOT CORRECTED. #10- MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR.#16- OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED NUMEROUS EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.#58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 20, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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