MIKES KITCHEN
25405 W NEWBERRY RD, Newberry FL 32669
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen near dish machine. 2. One fly crawling on cutting board near cookline. 3. Two flies crawling on plastic wrap on top of pan near cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $850
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023042206 | May 15, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $450 |
| 5--2017051735 | Oct 24, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs and ham at 48F at salad bar. Manager advised that items had been put out 2 hours earlier. Items were placed in walk-in-cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (sugar )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with condiments and over prep table. Manager discarded drink
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons hanging on dry good storage rack.mgr removed aprons
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( cups at server station )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager placed cups at dishwash area
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine. Ice bucket inverted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwave in kitchen soiled with spilled food. Manager cleaned microwave.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open. Manager closed dumpster.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cooking utensils with food contact surface up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted in kitchen. Trays were inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager labels container
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shell eggs stored directly on top of pans containing diced tomatoes and diced onions in top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. An employee moved the raw eggs to another cooler during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On rack near cookline: peach cobbler (69F - Cold Holding). An employee stated the peach cobbler was removed from the walk-in cooler and placed on the rack approximately one hour prior, then moved the cobbler back into the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing from grey hose connection after splitter added to mop sink.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped ice without wearing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. 2. Interior of keg cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside pan containing marinara inside reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance. Manager removed the condiment cup from the pan during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above prep table in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below shelf in dry storage area. An employee swept the area during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack stored on and beside single-use cups at cookline. Employees removed all personal items from thr area during this inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cookline handling and preparing food with two bracelets on each wrist.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn and hanging from bottom of door to reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Two ice buckets stored on floor beside ice machine. Manager removed both buckets from the floor during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside reach-in freezer.
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 corner of kitchen near prep sink. Manager posted a sign during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around doors and gaskets of reach-in freezers soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tile soiled with dust near fryers.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused buffet table stored outside behind building.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on drainboards of prep sink. Manager removed both from the area during this inspection.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen stored on shelf in server station above canisters of tea. Manager removed medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then changed gloves without washing hands and handled a clean plate and utensils. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open, operating, and serving food to the public without a license. Establishment has obtained a license with this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing pooled raw eggs stored on shelf directly above gallon of milk at cookline. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan and tubes containing raw ground hamburger meat stored on shelf above pan containing raw shrimp inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the shrimp to another shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler drawer at cookline: sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature inside unit is 49F. Employee at cookline stated the sausage patties were placed inside the cooler from the walk-in cooler approximately 7am and moved them to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: ribs (48F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the ribs were held at room temperature at cookline for approximately 15 minutes one hour prior, then moved them to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan containing ribs missing date on rack inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the ribs were cooked three days prior and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler drawers at cookline ambient air temperature 49F. Manager stated they will not use this unit for TCS foods going forward.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table beside equipment at cookline. Employee removed drink from top of prep table during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach-in freezer at cookline. Employee removed phone from freezer during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach-in freezer at cookline. Employee removed wiping cloth from the area during this inspection.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen near dish machine. 2. One fly crawling on cutting board near cookline. 3. Two flies crawling on plastic wrap on top of pan near cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. On top of make-table at cookline: sausage (67F - Cold Holding). Pan of sausage is sitting at room temperature. Manager stated it was placed here approximately two hours prior. Inspector had manager move the sausage to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: ham (58F - Cold Holding). Pan of ham is sitting on top of pans inside refrigerated make-table above safe load line. Manager stated the ham has been stored inside unit for approximately two hours. Inspector had manager move the ham into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. 1. Pan containing sausage links with date mark of 7/5 inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the links were frozen on 7/5, but could not determine when they were thawed. 2. Pan of fried chicken missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager unable to determine when it was cooked, but stated he knew it was time to discard it.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice without wearing gloves at server station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of salad cooler soiled with food debris. 2. Interior of keg cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large whisk stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed the whisk from the handwash sink during this inspection.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Rolling rack at cookline is melted and cracked on top surface.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pan containing sausage links with date mark of 7/5 inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the links were frozen on 7/5, but could not determine when they were thawed. Stop sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Pan of fried chicken missing date mark on rack inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the chicken was cooked on 7/20 and added proper date mark. 2. Pan of fried chicken missing date mark on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager unable to determine when it was cooked, but stated he knew it was time to discard it. Stop sale issued.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of croutons at cookline.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Top shelf inside walk-in cooler lined with cardboard.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server with three bracelets on wrist handling food at cookline.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 8 pans with cracks and/or chipped corners on clean dish storage shelf in back of kitchen.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Pan of fish thawing in standing water on edge of prep sink. Fish is 40F. Inspector had employee move the fish to a cooler during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezers in back of kitchen.
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 flour bins near back door of kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. 2. Trash can in kitchen heavily soiled with black substance. 3. Back-side of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 4. Hood filters above cookline dripping with grease. 5. Large floor fan at cookline soiled with dust. 6. Food storage shelves near freezers soiled with grease. 7. Black lights above warmer at cookline soiled with dust. 8. Exterior of keg cooler in bar area heavily soiled with mold-like substance 9. Gaskets on keg cooler doors soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on side of one pan on clean dish rack.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1. Several shelves inside walk-in cooer rusted. 2. Bottom shelf of table near ware wash area rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1. Standing water in bottom of fish cooler near cookline. 2. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance. 2. Fan guard inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Ceiling inside walk-in cooler soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance. 4. Ceiling at far end of cookline soiled with dust. 5. Floor under and around equipment in bar area soiled with broken glass and debris.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Box spring and two refrigerated make-tables stored outside beside dumpster.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from ceiling inside walk-in cooler.
Dec 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of fully-cooked chicken wings with date mark of 11/15 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Employee discarded wings during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Several flats of raw shell eggs stored directly on top of plastic container containing hamburger buns at cookline. Manager moved container of buns back to the bread rack during this inspection. 2. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing cooked ham on rolling rack inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing bleach and "Lysol" stored on shelf directly beside cans of coffee on lower shelf in server station. Manager removed all chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Whisk stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed whisk from sink during this inspection. 2. Red bucket stored down inside handwash sink in bar area. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink on wall near kitchen entrance. Manager replenished towels during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured in bar area. Manager secured co2 tank during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station near fountain machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Cracked plastic lid covering pan of biscuits on rack near smoker. 2. Several cracked plastic pan lids on shelf near walk-in cooler.
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. Sides of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease. 3. Lids and exterior of flour bins near back door of kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 4. Large fan near cookline soiled with dust. 5. Lower shelf of tank in warewash area rusted. 6. Plastic shelving in dry storage area soiled with black substance. 7. Gaskets on door of keg cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. 2. Ceiling tile at cookline near fish cooler soiled with dust. 3. Exterior of hood above grill soiled with food debris on left side.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of hand soap and one spray bottle containing degreaser stored on shelf directly beside boxes of wax paper and above several containers containing spices and seasonings. Employee removed all chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom of reach-in cooler on opposite side of cookline soiled with food debris. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups at server station in kitchen near fountain machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket on top of ice machine has a large crack at bottom of bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving and boxes of food inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front and sides of equipment at cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. Exterior and lids of sugar and flour bins near back door soiled with grease. Gaskets on door of reach-in cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee can of "Red Bull" and bottle of "Gatorade" stored on shelf of reach-in cooler above bottles of juice and condiments inside reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance. Manager removed both from cooler during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with black substance.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from the dining area and scooped ice without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands before continuing to prepare drinks.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies in on prep table in kitchen near cookline. Two flies in kitchen near dish machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on lower shelf of prep table beside clean dishes. Manager removed bleach from shelf during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Two employees with painted nails scooped ice without wearing gloves. Inspector instructed employees to wear gloves when scooping ice with painted nails.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table in kitchen soiled with black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in handwash sink at cookline. Employee removed spoon from sink during this inspection.
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. All FRLA food handler certificates expired between September and November of 2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup without handle used as scoop inside bin of breadcrumbs on shelf in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Manager removed cup from bin during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured by boxed soda rack at server station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on cutting board attached to make-table at cookline. Employee removed phone from area during this inspection. Employee jacket stored on top of bin containing sugar. Employee removed jacket from bin during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Five cracked and/or chipped plastic pans and lids on shelf in kitchen near reach-in freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink in kitchen near prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Keg cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance in bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent in kitchen ceiling near back door soiled with mold-like substance. Air vent in kitchen near three-compartment sink soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in kitchen near back door soiled with dust. Floor in bar area under equipment soiled with dirt/debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wiping cloths stored on prep table near cookline. Manager removed wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. One fly in kitchen near server station. One fly in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance. Manager moved can opener to warewash area to be cleaned.
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/ Four employees working with food without a certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen across from walk-in cooler near back door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout cup used as scoop inside breadcrumbs on shelf in kitchen across from walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with a black substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below three-compartment sink in bar area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested on counter in server station near fountain machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans and lids on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen torn loose at bottom of screen door in back of kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam takeout containers not inverted on shelf in dining area near the bar. Employee inverted takeout containers during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near cookline. Wet wiping cloth stored on table near make-table at front of kitchen. Manager returned both wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
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