Spinzer Restaurant

September 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM, TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SOAP OR OTHER CHEMICAL BUCKETS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS DISCARDED: VALUE $10 AND 20#.
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN BASEMENT BROKEN AND TORN FROM FRAME. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IF OPEN DOORS ARE NEEDED FOR VENTILATION.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, UTENSILS, POTS/PANS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF MOST FREEZERS AND ON THE AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN/TORN GASKETS. • FOUND THE BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRATES AND BINS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2642827 DATED 9/16/26 #38-INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, PREP AREA, AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 5 INSIDE IGLOO COOLER, 1 ON WALK-IN COOLER EXTERIOR WALL, 1 ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND 1 IN REAR AREA RECEIPT PRINTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 16, 2026: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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