The Duplex

August 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP-LINE COOLER.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.5F, GOAT CHEESES AT 44.9F-46.1F, YOGURT AT 48.7F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.4°F, AND LIQUID WHOLE EGGS AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $250.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. - COS
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND YOGURT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.SAID COOLER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. ***SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM 1 DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON A WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL.CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RE-ROUTE THE DRAIN HOSE AT BAR AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH LIDS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE SERVICE PICK-UP OR PROVIDE LARGER GARBAGE DUMPSTERS THAT MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT-FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED DEEP FRYER STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56

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