Anakeesta Clifftop Grill
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Anakeesta Clifftop Grill has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Anakeesta Clifftop Grill was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: There are several metal containers in the food storage area that have food debris still on the container in the dry storage area. The person in charge stated the items are not used for direct food contact. The person in charge discarded the item in question for disposal.
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: There are three bulk pasta containers and cut easy greens that are temping at 48F in the grill cooler. There are other items in the cooler that re in temp. The person in charge stated that the cooler entered a defrost mode at around 10 am and that the items had been placed in the cooler with in the last hour. The person in charge corrected on site by moving the items not in temp to the cooler to rapidly cool and adjusting the defrost timer to operate when the cooler is not being used to cold hold food. There are containers of butter milk, and egg in a ice bath that are temping at 48F~50F. The person in charge stated that they are normally stored in insulated containers in addition to the ice bath. They stated the items were placed out with in the last hour. The person in charge moved the item to the freezer to rapidly cool.
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: There are two trays of pasta labeled 04/09-04/15 and one tray labeled 04/07-04/14. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the item the meet the requirements for embargo. There are also several items misslabeled for 8 days discard times instead of 7 but are still in date requirements. I discussed proper date marking labeling with the person in charge.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: The cut leafy greens and pasta noodles in the grill cooler are over filled and are making contact with the non food contact portion of the cooler.
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: There is damage to the deepfrier baskets wiring. There is water build up on the inside of container stocked in the dry storage area.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: There is damage to the seals of the traulsen freezer.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: There is a build up of a removable material on the vent covers of the hood system and over the drink station covers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anakeesta Clifftop Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anakeesta Clifftop Grill on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Anakeesta Clifftop Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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