Side Pokkets, LLc

Observed two large containers with mashed potatoes and green beans left uncovered in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items discarded. CA: All food shall be stored covered to prevent vertical contamination.

Observed several two rewrapped blocks of cheese and an open bag of what tortillas being cold held without a date label in a prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1.

Observed a box with egg cartons being stored in the floor in walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Removed from floor. CA: All food shall be stored at least 6" from the floor to prevent contamination.

Observed ice machine left open (missing part) with ice exposed at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded ice and manager stated that ice machine will be washed and sanitized before using it again. Missing part will also be washed/sanitized before putting it back on. CA: All food must be stored covered.

Observed several TCS food items being stored in WI cooler past 7 day expiration label at the time of this inspection. Food items included raw chicken (8/19/25), American cheese (8/25/25), and meat sauce (8/17/25). COS: Items discarded. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.

Observed nine dead roaches in liquor hallway bye the exit door at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager provided pest control records and stated he will get pest control in the coming week. CA: 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.

Observed exit door in the back of the facility was not sealed and had a noticeable gap in the middle (double door) in the liquor hallway area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.

Observed an unlabeled working bottle with soap at the handwashing sink at bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager labelled container. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Observed that hood system grid was covered in a grease buildup in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept clean to avoid contamination.

Observed most hand wash sinks in the main kitchen and bar area without soap provided at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager supplied hand soap containers. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Observed several bags of food items left open in the WI freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager closed all bags. CA: All bags containing food items shall be kept closed to prevent contamination.

Observed that the inspection report being posted in the main area was not the most current one at the time of this inspection. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

Observed that the three compartment sink did not have stoppers in the kitchen area, the door handle for the walk-in freezer was kept closed by using a screwdriver, also observed that the cooling unit in the walk-in freezer had severe ice buildup on it at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.

Observed facility storing raw ground beef directly above cooked ground beef inside the front food service RIC at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed the cooked ground beef. CA: Manager stated staff shall be retrained on proper stacking order to ensure protection from contamination.

Observed WIC out of service with TCS items with the label "keep refrigerated" being stored inside as well as TCS dressings being stored in a RIC in the main kitchen being held above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS product out of temp. CA: Manager stated the WIC already has a company coming to service it and the RIC shall be serviced then as well. Until they have been repaired the facility shall not store TCS product inside.

Observed most hand wash sinks in the main kitchen area without soap provided at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager supplied hand soap containers. CA: Manager stated hand wash sinks shall be supplied with all necessary components to aid staff in washing hands.

Observed no paper towels in most hand wash sink locations in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager placed paper towel rolls by each hand wash sink. CA: Manager stated hand wash sinks shall be supplied with all necessary components to aid staff in washing hands.

Observed hand wash sink in the front food service area by the bar not operational at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the owner will be made aware and the station shall be repaired to allow employees to wash hands.

Observed mold like build up on the food contact surface of the ice machine in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated after service today the ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized.

Observed sanitizer at a low concentration at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager remade sanitizer with proper temperature and sanitizer concentration. CA: Manager stated strips shall be used when making sanitizer so they can ensure the concentration is correct.

Observed sanitizer at a low concentration at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager remade sanitizer with proper temperature and sanitizer concentration. CA: Manager stated strips shall be used when making sanitizer so they can ensure the concentration is correct.

Observed a "flex seal" can being stored by food product next to a stainless steel cleaner spray in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed the can. CA: Manager stated the staff will be retrained on proper storage of toxic materials.

Observed cornstarch baby powder with aloe being stored alongside food grade corn starch and an unopened men's deodorant on a shelf containing food items in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed personal items. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained on which items can and cannot be stored with food items.

Observed the WIF with ice build up preventing the door from being easily opened as well as ice on the majority of the boxes inside the WIF with ice on food packaging at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the WIF has been this way and that he has asked the owner to fix this issue and will request it again.

Observed freezer seal broken causing moisture to build up and cause ice build up inside the WIF at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated he will tell the owner again to have this repaired.