Four Restaurants Caught with Three Violations in Ada County Inspections

Annual Food Service Inspections in Ada County

The Central District Health (CDH) conducts annual inspections of food service establishments across Ada County to ensure that all businesses adhere to strict hygiene and food safety standards. These inspections cover a wide range of locations, including restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets, and bakeries. The primary goal is to prevent foodborne illnesses by verifying that proper practices are followed consistently.

Inspections are an essential part of maintaining public health and ensuring that food service providers meet the necessary requirements set by local health authorities. Each establishment is evaluated based on various criteria, such as food handling, employee health protocols, and cleanliness standards. The results of these inspections are made available to the public to help them make informed decisions about where to eat or shop.

Establishments with Violations

Several businesses have been found to have violations during recent inspections. These violations are categorized and listed for clarity. Here are some of the establishments that had issues:

• Alchemist Coffee Chinden, located at 9115 W. Chinden Blvd. No. 107 in Garden City – 10*
• Asia Market, located at 9975 W. Fairview Ave. in Boise – 15, 23
• Boise Fry Company, located at 3083 S. Bown Way in Boise – 10, 19, 28*
• Boise Pie Company, located at 1216 N. Orchard St. in Boise – 22*
• Boise Pie Company Processor, located at 1216 N. Orchard St. in Boise – 23*
• District Coffee House, located at 219 N. 10th St. in Boise – 1, 8, 10*
• DP Dough, located at 1265 S. Capitol Blvd. Suite 103 in Boise – 10, 23
• Gyro Shack, located at 5602 W. State St. in Boise – 15*
• Hudson Baking Co., located at 291 N. Avenue E in Kuna – 10, 16, 28*
• Idaho Pizza Company – Fairview, located at 7444 Fairview Ave. Suite 202 in Boise – 16, 28
• Janet's Cafe LLC, located at 12 N. Fisher Park Way Suite A in Eagle – 9, 16
• Merritt's, located at 6630 W. State St. in Boise – 16, 21, 28*
• Orchard Express Chevron, located at 123 N. Orchard St. in Boise – 10, 16
• River Club, located at 6515 W. State St. in Garden City – 10, 29
• Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill, located at 127 E. State St. in Eagle – 2*, 22
• Stinker Store 30, located at 1607 S. Broadway Ave. in Boise – 15*

*Violation(s) corrected.

Key Violation Categories

Each violation has a specific category that helps identify the nature of the issue. Some of the most common categories include:

• Insufficient food safety knowledge
• Lack of a certified food protection manager
• Failure to report illness or communicable diseases
• Improper exclusion of ill employees
• Inadequate clean-up procedures for vomiting and diarrhea
• Prohibited activities in food preparation areas
• Food workers with discharges from eyes, nose, or throat
• Incorrect hand washing practices
• Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
• Inadequate hand washing facilities

Other categories include improper storage of toxic items, incorrect use of food additives, and failure to follow special food processing plans.

Businesses with No Major Risk Factor Violations

Some establishments have passed their inspections without any major violations. These businesses are considered to be in full compliance with health and safety regulations. Examples include:

• Boise Brewing, located at 521 W. Broad St. in Boise
• Bunkhouse Brew, located at 721 E. Moonhill St. in Kuna
• Cookie Dough Bliss, located at 2025 Special Events – Multiple in Meridian
• Delo Pop Popcorn, located at 5159 N. Glenwood St. in Garden City
• El Ada Community Action Partnership, located at 2250 S. Vista Ave. in Boise
• Human Bean, located at 2100 Broadway Ave. in Boise
• Jacksons Food Stores 57, located at 30 W. State St. in Eagle
• JAM Foods, located at 2025 Special Events – Multiple in Boise
• Lovejoy's Real Ice Cream, located at 3047 S. Bown Way in Boise
• MD Mini Delight, located at 1953 N. Mauve Ave. in Kuna
• Negranti Creamery and Coffee, located at 521 E. 41st St. in Garden City
• Smokin Iron BBQ, located at 2025 Special Events – Multiple in Meridian
• Sunnyside Italian Shaved Ice, located at 7605 Althea Drive in Boise
• Tamales Nelly, located at 7609 W. Overland Road Suite 130 in Boise
• Towne Place Suites, located at 1415 S. Eagle Road in Meridian