Cafe Jaffa

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings10
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
  Inspector note: Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef.Discontinue and store properly.PIC corrected during inspection.
  code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical
  Inspector note: No sanitizer buckets set up for soiled wiping cloths.Maintain proper sanitizer solution for soiled cloths.
  code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Cage on mixing bowls soiled with food debris.Maintain clean and sanitized
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
  Inspector note: Provide back flow preventer on mop sink. Repair legs to mop sink(broken)
  code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Observed live cockroach come from behind permit board.PIC will address with pest control company.Provide updated IPM report upon re-inspection
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: Front counter display case(milk 44F apple juice 45F).Repair and maintain cold product 41F or below.PIC removed product to other refrigeration.
  code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Pita bread and chips being stored in a bread rack on the floor.PIC removed.Store properly 6 inches off the floor
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Plastic cup being used to dispense product.Provide food grade scoops for proper dispensing.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Cover on freezer is broken .Repair
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Faucets on hand sinks broken.Repair Mens and Womens rest room toilet flush handles loose.Repair
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 23, 2014: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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