Feb 17, 2026
Routine
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked
Observed that the menu does not include a consumer advisory for undercooked steak and burger items cooked to order. C/A: . Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)4(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item.
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Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
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The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states:
(i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Correct within 10 calendar days
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Observed drinking cups being stacked while wet in kitchen. C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:
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Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and
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May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: Cups separated to air dry