Gritz Family Restaurant

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed the inspection report not visible to the public. Inspection report was posted on the wall near the entrance but was not visible. PIC advised that the score must be visible at all times. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed rust build up on the lid of the deep freezer. Sugar lid and container holding pooled eggs was cracked. PIC will discard the damaged equipment. 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Crate used to store clean dishes contained build up on the side of the crate. Also, observed the interior surface of the steam well with an accumulation. PIC will deep clean by 6/11/26. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned — Inspector Note: Observed a trash can with a lid not provided for sanitary napkins in the women's restroom.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed the floors, especially underneath equipment, throughout the kitchen in need of cleaning due to accumulation of food debris. Mold observed on the wall and ceiling in the dishwashing area. Old food and debris observed beneath the steps leading to the upstairs storage area. General cleaning and repairs of floors needed in the storage room upstairs. Observed the ceiling tile missing above the reach in freezer in the kitchen that must be replaced. Observed the floors and walls damaged in the back of the house near the stairs. Observed the floor tile in bad repair in the stairway area. Also, the floors are not in good repair in the upstairs area. The tile will need to be replaced or properly sealed with cement to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Any holes will need to be properly sealed to prevent rodents, bugs, etc. from entering the facility. The baseboard will need to be properly sealed to the wall in this area too.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed live German roaches crawling in plastic wrapped foil pans above the microwave. Also observed live German roaches above the handsink on the wall. Dead roaches observed on the floor next to the freezer. Several gnats observed in the storage room. Must have pest control to treat the facility twice this month for German roaches. Please submit service reports to [REDACTED EMAIL] and [REDACTED EMAIL] by 6/15/2026 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to veggie stew in the reach in cooler located in the back room. Raw shelled eggs also stored next to buttermilk in the reach in cooler 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS food items being cold-held in the reach in preparation cooler exceeding 41F. Advised PIC to discard all food items that was not prepped today (6/11/2026). Several prepped items including pancake batter, hashbrowns, and green tomatoes did not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees or below, As a corrective action PIC will submerge all food pans in ice and use Time as a public health control. All TCS foods on the preparation line being cold held on ice. Time as a public health control will be implemented and documented. After 4 hours the food items should be discarded and the temperatures should be recorded for all food going on ice. PIC stated that a technician has been called and will service the units by 6/12/26. A copy of the service reports must be emailed to [REDACTED EMAIL] and [REDACTED EMAIL] by 6/12/2026. Ice is a temporary method and cannot be used long term. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed shredded cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad in the reach in cooler not cover to protect from contamination. Observed biscuits stored underneath the steam table with no cover to protect from contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employees without beard restraints. Employees were instructed to restrained their hair (COS). 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed sanitizer wiping cloth buckets soiled and at 0 PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed the lid over the bulk container of flour in need of replacing due to cracks.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed the top of the deep freezer with a thick accumulation of rust build up. The deep freezer must be repaired or replaced. The colander and other items were stored on top of the deep freezer. Also, observed the shelves rusty in the reach in cooler on the front end. The shelves must be cleaned or replaced. 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips — Inspector Note: Observed no chlorine test strips in the facility to test the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher. This is a repeat violation. Test strips are needed to ensure the dishwasher is sanitizing properly. Observed quaternary test strips expired for the cloth buckets (2023 and 09/2025). 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers. 1. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf 2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Inspector Note: Observed the outside dumpster missing a drain plug.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed the floors, especially underneath equipment, throughout the kitchen in need of cleaning due to accumulation of food debris. Observed the ceiling tile missing above the reach in freezer in the kitchen that must be replaced. Observed the floors and walls damaged in the back of the house near the stairs. Observed the floor tile in bad repair in the stairway area. Also, the floors are not in good repair in the upstairs area. The tile will need to be replaced or properly sealed with cement to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Any holes will need to be properly sealed to prevent rodents, bugs, etc. from entering the facility. The baseboard will need to be properly sealed to the wall in this area too.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed a live baby German roach crawling on the ceiling above the prep area. Must have pest control to treat the facility twice this month for German roaches. Please submit both service reports to [REDACTED EMAIL] by 12/31.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed an employee cup stored by the clean dishes in the kitchen. PIC removed the cup (COS). 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed employee preparing raw chicken on a cutting board above ready to eat biscuits. Advised PIC to relocate the biscuits. PIC mentioned that she will store the biscuits in the oven. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed the dishwasher at 0 PPM chlorine sanitizer. PIC changed the chemical bucket and primed the machine and the dishwasher was at 100 PPM chlorine (COS). Advised PIC to rewash all dishes and to check the dishwasher everyday before running dishes through the machine. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13) 2. An iodine solution shall have a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)P minimum concentration between 12.5 ppm and 25 ppm, P and pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies for the solution to be effective; P 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P 4. If another solution of a chemical specified under paragraphs 1 through 3 of this subsection is used, the permit holder shall demonstrate to the Health Authority that the solution achieves sanitization and the use of the solution shall be approved; P 5. If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine, or a quaternary ammonium compound is used, it shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions ;P and 6. If a chemical sanitizer is generated by a device located on-site at the food service establishment, it shall be used as specified in 1-5 of this subsection and shall be produced by a device that: (i) complies with law as specified in sections 2(q)(1) and 12 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), P (ii) complies with 40 CFR 152.500 Requirement for Devices and 40 CFR 156.10 Labeling Requirements, P (iii) displays the EPA device manufacturing facility registration number on the device, Pf and (iv) is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf. 7. On-site chemical sanitizer generating equipment with active ingredients, such as copper, must be registered as pesticides. The active ingredient may be part of the equipment or separately added.