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Cafe 26

August 17, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked sauage patties in the 2 door deli style unit at 49F. Foods in the lower portion of the cooler were at the appropriate temperatures. Discontinue and enure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods from the upper portion of the cooler to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit that is being maintained at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee observed hadling ready to eat mint leaves for a guests beverage with bare hands. Discontinue all bare hand contacted with any ready to eat foods.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Upper portion of the first 2 flip top units with elevated temperatures. Lower portion of the units were operating at the appropriate temperatures. Discontinue use of upper portion if it is unable to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed at the time of the inspection.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was not an equipment thermometer observed inside of the 3 door refrigeration unit. Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Sticky fly paper observed hanging in the main kitchen area. Remove during all operational hours.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 16, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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