Odge's Restaurant

October 9, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR PREP AREA WHERE 2- HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS OR REMOVE PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PLACE HIS HAND ON TOP OF BUN AND USED SPATULA UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE HAMBURGER FROM GRILL AND THEN PICKED UP THE WHOLE HAMBURGER AND POSITIONED IT ON TO THE PAPER .INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. CUT LETTUCE-64.4F.0.5LBS.SHREEDED LETTUCE-57.2F.1LBS. SLICED TOMATO-56.5F.0.5LBS. DICED TOMATO-45.0F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN WITH ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW APPX. 3LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. • MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & SIDES OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG SIDE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & STEAM TABLE,ON REAR LEADGE BEHIND SODA MACHINE, NEXT TO STACK PIPE, UNDER REAR COUNTER BEHIND ARTICLES ,UNDER ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE ALSO 4- DEAD RATS ON GLUE BOARDS UNDERNEATH USED AND UNUSED ICE MACHINES IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RATS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES OR BARRIER FROM FOOD HANDLER.
code 46
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A LARGE OPENING OF MISSING FLOOR UNDER REAR USED ICE MACHINE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND USED ICE MACHINE. • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA & NEXT TO IN REAR PREP AREA. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE & PREP AREAS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607292 11/12/24 NOT CORRECTED-#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 12, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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