Growl Growl Hot Pot & Cocktail

What the inspector found on May 13, 2026

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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  Critical
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  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  Critical
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  An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

  Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  Critical
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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Inspection history