Cafe Landwer

January 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed eggs being stored on the top shelf under the cook line. PIC removed and placed on the bottom shelf.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw hamburgers being stored in drawer under the cook line. Hamburger 46F and the coloring of the hamburger and smell was off. They did have a datemarking on the container 1/15. PIC removed the hamburger and discarded.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed a hot holding unit with season chicken breast (98.4F) and cut up seasoned chicken (125.4). PIC removed both containers and discarded the chicken. There are 3 drawers with a temperature knob on the side. Ensure staff has each drawer set to the right temperature for hot holding.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: Ran the high temp dishmachine a few times irreversible thermometer 149.9. Contact licensed company to have dishmachine repaired. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it as been repaired. Use 3 bay sink.
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed food debris inside the hand sink in the kitchen. Ensure staff is not using the hand sinks to clean dishes or for anything else other than washing hands. Clean and sanitize sink.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed food items with no lids or covered being stored under the flip tops. Provide coverage for food items.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Please provide a thermometer inside all refrigeration units.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: One of the flip top that stores the salsa needs to be repaired on the right hand side. The top is not attached to the right hand side. Repair.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed cutting boards scored and worn. Resurface or replace cutting boards.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Clean Solutions (C)

Inspector note: Observed a soiled 3 bay sink. Observed soiled burners from the stove top being stored in the sanitizing bay. All 3 bays need to be cleaned and set up properly. Ensure staff is trained properly on wash rinse and sanitize.
code 590.004/4-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed dust on a wire that is connected from the ceiling in the kitchen area. Clean to remove dust. Oberved dust on the outside of the ceiling vents. Clean to remove dust. Observed soil inside one of the light shields over the dishmachine. Clean to remove soil inside the light shield. Observed food build up on the interior and exterior of the hot holding unit. Unit needs to be broken down and clean and sanitized. Observed food build up on the interior and exterior of the flip top where the salsa is being stored. Clean and sanitize unit. Observed grease build up on the dolly that is holding the grease container. Degrease the dolly to remove the grease. Observed food build up on the printer filing cabinets. Clean to remove food debris. Observed soil on the exterior of the ice machine. Clean to remove soil. Observed a soiled can opener. Clean to remove food build up. Observed debris on top of the high temp dishmachine. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Trash is located across the street under the Marriot hotel. PIC stated that they share the space. Observed trash leaves and debris on the ground. Clean and organize the trash space to remove all trash and debris.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed mold-like substance on the walls behind the dump sink/ high temp dishmachine. And soiled walls behind the prep sink. Clean walls to remove soil and mold-like substance. Observed soiled floors throughtout the kitchen. Equipment needs to be pulled away from the walls and the floors need to be swept cleaned. Remove the ramp that is in front of the exterior 2 door and sweep and clean up the debris and wash floors. Observed debris. Remove the pallet in the dry storage area and clean underneath to remove debris.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired Nov 2025. Contact licensed hood company and provide updated sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 5, 2025: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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