Appleton Cafe & Bakery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Ham and Cheese croissants holding at room Temperature (68F).
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: Staff in kitchen observed performing several tasks(setting up warewashing sinks touching oven doors to check on food and also wiping face and nose without proper handwashing.He only rinsed hands in 3 bay sink.).
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Rodent droppings on floors and shelving throughout.Clean and sanitize.Provide a detailed IPM report on issue's.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Uncovered food on top of counter at front service area.Staff dusting in display case while uncovered food is in case.Recommend hard plastic storage container for all bagged food because of the rodent issue.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Back storage closet off the DR. is unaccessable. Provide all storage 6" up off floor and at least a pathway to all area's.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 12, 2008: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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