BETTS BIG T
2525 N Young CHIEFLAND, Chiefland FL 32626 · 3522159611
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap below door leading to outside in rear kitchen/storage area. Dead roaches and live flies present in this area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025085538 | Oct 2, 2025 | May 5, 2026 | $1,000 |
| 5--2015041722 | Sep 15, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at 10ppm. employee primed dishmachine and machine showed 50ppm CL
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook on line wearing gloves, grabbed t-shirt and wipe face, then handled cooking equipment and serving plates, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Cook wearing gloves cracked raw shelled eggs then removed gloves and put on clean gloves without washing hands first. Discussed with Manager.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad prepare on 8/17 in walk-in-cooler.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham sandwiches in reach in cooler in kitchen at 48F prepared 8/21
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham sandwiches in reach in cooler in kitchen at 48F prepared 8/21. Reach in cooler Ambient Temperature 42.8F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Food manager certificate expired 3/14/2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance on cutting board in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's room
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in back kitchen area with single service cups. Cardboard lining wall of walk-in-freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( cups )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under south side door to dining area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in hallway to walk-in-freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cole slaw lid in walk-in-cooler cracked corner missing.
Food stored on floor. Box of Grouper and Pork on floor in walk-in-freezer. Box of cooking oil on floor in back kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer by door with cardboard.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Employee cleaned machine
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink and yogurt stored on middle shelf above food served to the public in reach in freezer on cook line. Cook removed both items.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing mechanism and exterior men's restroom disconnect
Stored food not covered. Crab legs in walk-in-freezer not covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen handwash sink faucet has a water leak.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and/or each other. 1. Pan containing raw steaks stored on shelf above open pan containing fully-cooked ham inside reach-in cooler at cookline. 2. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf above open pan containing raw fish inside reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee rearranged the shelves during this inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate expired on 03/14/2026.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. 1. Hot and cold water turned off at handwash sunk in warewash area. 2. No cold water at handwash sink in prep area of kitchen.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Screen torn on back porch connected to kitchen. 2. Several gaps in ceiling tiles near walk-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1. One co2 tank not secured near fountain sodas in kitchen. 2. One co2 tank not secured outside behind porch area.
Dumpster and/or grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lids of both the dumpster and grease receptacle left open.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at top of door when closed in back of kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Crack in basin of handwash sink in warewash area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use containers stored directly on floor in rear storage room.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in front of kitchen soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded tables and sink outside near dumpster.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area nonfunctional.
Oct 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two flies flying at far end of kitchen, near handwash sink. 3. Three flies crawling on box of unwashed sweet potatoes in rear kitchen/storage area. 4. 18 flies crawling on exterior of large sugar bin in rear kitchen/storage area. 5. Four flies flying around drain pipe below three-compartment sink in rear storage area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area nonfunctional.
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 29 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two flies flying at far end of kitchen, near handwash sink. 3. Three flies crawling on box of unwashed sweet potatoes in rear kitchen/storage area. 4. 18 flies crawling on exterior of large sugar bin in rear kitchen/storage area. 5. Four flies flying around drain pipe below three-compartment sink in rear storage area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Establishment is open and serving customers during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the hamburger meat was placed into the three-compartment sink the previous day and left to thaw overnight, then placed into the walk-in cooler this morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the hamburger meat was placed into the three-compartment sink the previous day and left to thaw overnight, then placed into the walk-in cooler this morning. Stop sales issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pan of fully-cooked sausage held at cookline at room temperature without time marks. Manager stated it was held using Time as a Public Health Control since 8am and added the proper time marks to the white board during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on back of building, near back door of kitchen. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back corner of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate and interior of ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area nonfunctional.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near prep area or handwash sink near rear three-compartment sink. Manager replenished towels during this inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired in 2024 and 08/2025.
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Door to exterior mens restroom not self closing, mechanism broken or disconnected.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and storage areas. 2. Missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles throughout storage areas
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 8 co2 tanks not secured on backside of building.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of metal bowls not inverted on top shelf of rack in corner of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in rear kitchen/storage area. Employee swept the area during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at cookline beside cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table beside mixer at kitchen entrance.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two plastic pans with chipped corners on shelf in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelves, door, and floor inside walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine visibly soiled with mold-like substance. Employee moved the ice scoop to the warewash area during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top exterior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open behind building.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap below door leading to outside in rear kitchen/storage area. Dead roaches and live flies present in this area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the hamburger meat was placed into the three-compartment sink the previous day and left to thaw overnight, then placed into the walk-in cooler this morning. Stop sales issued.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall and ceiling near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor under equipment along wall in rear kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris. 3. Floor in unused coolers in rear storage area soiled with dirt and/or debris.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of unused equipment and/or furniture surrounding backside of building.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed wood on door frame and wall near storage area.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine 0ppm. Employee primed machine, still 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer solution and primed machine, then 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pans containing raw pork and raw fish inside cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature. Several carton of eggs on prep table at room temperature at cookline without time marks. Employee stated the eggs were removed from refrigeration at 8am and added proper time marks.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on lower shelf of prep table at cookline, direbeside bag of pancake mix and bottles containing seasoning. Employee removed degreaser from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at grey hose connection on corner of building, near exterior restrooms.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Julia Holder expired on 09/09/2924. 2. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Bobby Ridgeway expired on 09/09/2024.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of pepper on shelf in kitchen, near mixer.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Hole in wall of walk-in freezer leading all the way through to inside unit, beside door to freezer. 2. Several damaged and/or missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured on ground on back-side of building.
Ceiling tile missing. Several missing ceiling tiles in storage area, near walk-in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear plastic pan on lower portion of prep table in kitchen, near warewash area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on floor and shelving inside walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing over fluorescent lighting on ceiling in warewash area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of corn meal bin on dry storage shelf soiled with black substance. 2. Prep table in rear kitchen, near ice machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Walls and ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust. 2. A/C vent on wall above dish machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment, old broken sign, and broken glass panes on ground behind building.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1. Unsealed plywood on wall behind clean dish rack in corner of kitchen. 2. Unsealed plywood on wall near dry storage solving, close to walk-in cooler. 3. Unsealed plywood on wall in kitchen near walk-in freezer.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near cookline. Four flies on lid of sugar bin in rear storage room.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw chicken stored on wire shelf directly above open pan containing chicken wings inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: sausage (59F - Cold Holding); country ham (56F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the sausage and ham were both placed inside the cooler the previous night. The ham is filled appropriately 2 inches above the safe load line. Employee stated they have not removed either from refrigrefrigeration today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: sausage (59F - Cold Holding); country ham (56F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the sausage and ham were both placed inside the cooler the previous night. The ham is filled appropriately 2 inches above the safe load line. Employee stated they have not removed either from refrigrefrigeration today. Stop sales issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs on counter at cookline missing time mark. Employee stated the eggs were placed on the counter at 6am and added proper time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at cookline rinsed wiping cloth inside handwash sink at cookline. Handwash sink in warewash area filled with tools.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic basket without handle stored inside bin containing coleslaw inside walk-in cooler. Plastic basket without handle stored inside bin containing grilled peppers and onions inside walk-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One blue co2 tank not secured near cookline. One co2 tank not secured on back-side of building.
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in rear storage room. Several ceiling tiles missing near walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Drywall tape hanging from ceiling over cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen. Wet nested drink cups at server station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and/or missing throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan with chipped corner inside refrigerated make-table at cookline. Plastic pan with chipped corner on lower shelf of prep table.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor below handwash sink at cookline.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground near dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in warewash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans at cookline soiled with dust. Exterior of sugar and flour bin lids soiled with grease in rear storage room.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee drink bottle stored inside pan containing potatoes inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Inspector had employee remove drink from potatoes during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood above grill heavily soiled with grease. Wall in kitchen above door facing dining room soiled with dust. Two air vents on wall in kitchen near clean dish rack soiled with dust.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wal in corner of kitchen near clean dish rack.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dripping pipe above handwash sink in kitchen near warewash area.
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of cold medicine stored on shelf above takeout cup lids and hot cocoa behind front counter. Employee removed medicine from shelf during this inspection.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of chili sauce with dent on seam stored on canned food rack in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above pan of cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw hamburger meat away from pan of chicken during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pan containing several spray bottles containing degreaser and dish soap stored on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen beside clean dishes. Manager removed bin of chemicals from shelf during this inspection. Two jugs of bleach and 8 jugs containing soap stored on shelf beside takeout cups in dry storage area near walk-in cooler. Manager removed takeout cups from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside of several white plastic pans and lids stained with black substance on clean dish rack in kitchen. Interior walls and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored inside handwash sink at dish machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sign and towels missing from handwash sink at dish machine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer unavailable in kitchen.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Eight food handler certificates missing date of birth.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle used as scoop inside container of seasoning at cookline. Manager removed cup from container of seasoning during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five co2 tanks not secured near ice machine behind building.
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in unused rear kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted hanging on wall near ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black earbud case stored on shelf on rolling rack beside clean dishes. Employee removed earbud case from shelf during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles at cookline.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans and lids on clean dish dish rack in kitchen.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground beside grease receptacle behind building.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded glass tube lights in warewash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at server station soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with dust, especially around cookline. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Windowsills throughout seating area soiled with dust.
Aug 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near entrance: milk (56F, 57F, 56F, 59F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated when she arrived this morning, she noticed the cooler door was left cracked open from the previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near entrance: milk (56F, 57F, 56F, 59F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated when she arrived this morning, she noticed the cooler door was left cracked open from the previous night. Stop sales issued.
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near entrance: milk (56F, 57F, 56F, 59F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated when she arrived this morning, she noticed the cooler door was left cracked open from the previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near entrance: milk (56F, 57F, 56F, 59F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated when she arrived this morning, she noticed the cooler door was left cracked open from the previous night. Stop sales issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs at cookline identified by employee as being held on time missing time mark. Employee added proper time mark during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on prep table beside boxed hash browns and in-use cutting board. Manager removed soap from table during this inspection. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen beside clean utensils. Manager removed spray bottle from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on corner of backside of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance. Nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a sanitizer bucket with water at handwash sink near cookline.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining tabletop and shelf of prep table on far wall of storage room.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating a sandwich at front counter with plate of food on shelf beside clean coffee mugs. Inspector had employee remove plate from shelf during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested at server station.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear plastic container on clean dish rack in corner of kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on soil.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop beside ice machine stored on dusty shelf outside back door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill heavily soiled with grease. Fan in kitchen near mixer soiled with dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at server station soiled wi5 mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid and/or missing drain plug. Both dumpster lids open behind building. One dumpster behind building missing drain plug.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood above grill soiled with dripping grease. Wall in kitchen near microwave soiled with dust. Vent in kitchen above clean dish rack soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Excessive buildup of old equipment, building supplies, and furniture stored behind building.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board at make-table near cookline.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two sanitizer buckets stored on floor up in kitchen near cookline. Manager placed both sanitizer buckets on a pan to remove them from the floor during this inspection.
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