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Monster Dogs

July 15, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeLicense
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT AT 50.2F AND THE TOP PART AT 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO ENTIRE UNIT CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS ADJUSTED AND MET COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT BOX ON THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE COOLER AND FREEZER UNIT NOT PROTECTED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DEVICE ON MENTIONED EQUIPMENT TO KEEP DOORS SECURE, WHILE IN MOTION.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON VEHICLE.
code 57

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Compared with Out of business on July 13, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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