IZGARA EXPRESS INC Inspection – April 30, 2025

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw lamb while wearing gloves. Then touched knife, hummus container, and ready to eat cucumber/tomato salad and pita sandwich, all without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedure with management.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (45F – Cold Holding) in flip top cooler in front kitchen area. As per operator, not prepped or portioned today. Operator stated he has trouble maintaining temperature when opening and closing unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

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Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant with no date marking, as per operator, item was made 2 days prior to inspection. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle touching salad of cucumber/tomato.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping paper towel used under cutting board.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.

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