Cafe 472

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: The flip top pizza unit is running warm; sausage 47F grilled onions 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The sliding door refrigerator upstairs is running warm; cheese 45F tomatoes 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: There are multiple repeat and risk factor violations. Provide a manager to supervise the food safety at the location.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: There are no test strips for chlorine santizer. Provide test strips.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: There is no soap at the handsink in the warewashing area. Provide (there were no employees working in this area at the time)
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: There are droppings along the floor in the basement. Clean up droppings and be sure to provide frequent enough treatments to actually get rid of the problem.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: The floors in the basement are soiled. The grease trap is soiled. Clean surfaces to remove debris.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
  Inspector note: Water is draining into the three bay sink. Provide proper location to drain water.
  code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 23, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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