BUTTERMILK EATERY
10316 ROOSEVELT BLVD N, Saint Petersburg FL 33716 · 727-289-4198
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect near prep area
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect near prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside deli reach in cooler right side cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding) Voluntarily discarded before corrective action could be determined. Request to half pan due to temp log.
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 control cannot be determined. Pallet of Eggs left side of cook line no time stamp Large tub of whipped butter taken out in the morning no time stamp Grass feed cow butter in gold wrapper no time stamp Educated establishment regarding time as a public health control. Observed time as public health control paperwork states time stamp on containers. Marked all containers with time stamp
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups at front counter
Multiple Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Multiple In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line
Raw onion not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed large red bag of cold onions on sheet pan at cook line. Cook was cutting onions during inspection. Educated, had chef wash onions before cutting.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaking from underneath hand wash sink in dry storage area from pipe connected to bottom of hand wash sink to plumbing.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm at service station. Changed bucket under three compartment sink. Now 200 ppm
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 68 degrees under the hot holding table put on grill. Employee put on grill retemp 178
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 control cannot be determined. Egg palate on back, real butter, put time stamp on eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage Links and open cut turkey cooked inside walk in cooler. Employee dated during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.cups on drying rack
Food stored on floor. Bucket with green top, and clear Camaro used for pancakes batter on floor walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On all cutting boards
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. During inspection observed cook crack raw shelled egg put it into water for poached egg then touched spatula at cook line put pan cakes on a plate.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and gravy 110 degrees hot holding in steam table. Cook turned unit up Retemp 135 hot holding
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook left side had coffee cup on cutting board. During walk through.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups at front bar area. Stacked before drying
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 service 2 cooks
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two hand wash sinks have been removed on at service station and one near dish pit area. Only one hand wash sinks available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 service 2 cooks
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. During inspection observed cook crack raw shell egg did not wash hands and continued to cook and touched handles of pans and spatula. Instructed to wash hands.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at service station.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
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 control cannot be determined. Eggs at cook line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on dish drying rack above tops of pans hanging on side.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two hand wash sinks have been removed on at service station and one near dish pit area. Only one hand wash sinks available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 service 2 cooks
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on pass through shelve. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. During inspection observed phone and keys on pass through shelve next to clean dishes.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler across from soda dispenser in kitchen area: cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin whip butter (50F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperature.
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 control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time mark on cook line. Cook time stamped for 8am.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket and Spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer equipment at 3cs dispensing too much chemical. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer bucket solution with water and it is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage links in stainless pan covered with plastic wrap on speed rack in walk in cooler. Discussed/educated employee on keeping foods uncovered during the cooling process. Employee moved sausage links to sheet pans for faster cooling method.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kits observed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler across from soda dispenser in kitchen area: cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin whip butter (50F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperature.
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 control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time mark on cook line. Cook time stamped for 8am.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket and Spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer equipment at 3cs dispensing too much chemical. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer bucket solution with water and it is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage links in stainless pan covered with plastic wrap on speed rack in walk in cooler. Discussed/educated employee on keeping foods uncovered during the cooling process. Employee moved sausage links to sheet pans for faster cooling method.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kits observed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler across from soda dispenser in kitchen area: cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin whip butter (50F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperature.
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 control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time mark on cook line. Cook time stamped for 8am.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket and Spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer equipment at 3cs dispensing too much chemical. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer bucket solution with water and it is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage links in stainless pan covered with plastic wrap on speed rack in walk in cooler. Discussed/educated employee on keeping foods uncovered during the cooling process. Employee moved sausage links to sheet pans for faster cooling method.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kits observed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting in front counter area near soda dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Cinnamon swirl, cinnamon toast, chicken breast stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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. At 0 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink for manual sanitation of dishes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cases of raw bacon inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 500+ PPM. Operator replenished bucket to 200+ PPM.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal event form. Operator printed and posted form.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time as a public health control paperwork. Operator filled out paperwork at the time of inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Unenclosed employee drink stored on prep table with foods to be served to the public near cook line. Employee discarded drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored with foods to be served to the public inside reach in deli cooler by three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting in front counter area near soda dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Cinnamon swirl, cinnamon toast, chicken breast stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Operator printed and posted sign.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs and then handled in use equipment and shredded cheese without changing gloves or washing hands
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at dish machine handled dirty dishes then proceeded to stack clean dishes with no glove change or hand wash
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken, then removed gloves and proceeded to cook crepes with no hand wash
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Trays of shell eggs (56F - Cold Holding) on cook line, held less than 4 hours, discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee beverages on shelf next to clean plates on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Food stored on floor. Cans of corned beef hash on floor at end of cook line. Onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Box of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryer and flat tops on cook line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line next to egg mixer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On service line next to toaster
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
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