Complaint
Oct 13, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official Wording
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CLAMS AND OYSTERS ON SITE WITHOUT 90 DAY SUPPLY OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS. FOOD SERVER UNABLE TO PRODUCE EVEN 1 TAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP TAGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial Wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS CHOPPED SALAD LETTUCE, 5 POUNDS BREAKFAST BURRITO, 1/4 POUND BREAKFAST SAUSAGE ($30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FAR LEFT EMPLOYEE FACING DISPLAY DOOR IN MEAT SECTION BROKEN. THE DOOR APPEARS TO BE OFF HINGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER IN DELI SECTION OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FANS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE CHOPPING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2625511 DATED OCTOBER 17 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #16 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT STAN'S DONUTS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN STANS DONUTS WITH MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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