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Milli By Metric
April 3, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings10
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE PREP CHOCOLATE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITTIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED NORTH EAST DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION REA. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER, MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED AND PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING THAT IS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PRVODIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN FRONT CHOCOLATE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The PublicInspector note: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2620214 ON 07/082025. NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED ON PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 8, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.
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