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Cafe 472

July 8, 2024 · Fail

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

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: There is no food preparation sink on the premises. Install with indirect waste or apply for a variance to wash produce in middle bay of three compartment sink. Variance application on site filled out but lacks plumbers letter with cost estimate to validate hardship to install. Emailed procedures on how to safely wash vegetables in middle bay of the three compartment sink to the PIC.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of employee handwashing. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: No date markings on numerous containers of prepared foods in walkin cooler and reach in refrigerators. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Flip top sandwich unit on first floor kitchen 50F. Repair to maintain at below 41F. PIC to supplement ice to hold foods and use other units on site holding at below 41F.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: What appears to be mice droppings in basement kitchen area behind refrigeration flip top unit behind walkin cooler near electrical equipment box in crawl space on first floor on floor behind ice cream chest. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Coffin freezer and dry storage shelving in front of gas meters near duct work access panel for hoods. Remove.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Crawl space off basement kitchen with equipment and debris strewn. Remove items not in use. Clean and organize the area .
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Online menu is missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. https://www.ediningexpress.com/live20/129/181/
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 28, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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