Cafe Landwer

January 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings1

Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no air gap at the prep sink. Provide air gap. Contact licensed plumber to install air gap. Ensure plumber pulls a permit at 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor. After the air gap has been installed ensure that the plumber contacts the plumbing inspector. The plumbing inspector will need to sign off on the work before this inspection can be completed.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit and procedures.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure staff is trained on -setting up the 3 bay sink - post CFPM Allergen ChokeSafe 2026 Health Permit - Where the vomit & diarrhea kit is located- - Importance on wearing gloves when serving food with long nails.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No thermometer upstairs near the pizza oven for the flip top. Provide thermometer.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No temperature measuring device for the high temp dishmachine in the basement. Provide irreversable thermometer or thermal strips.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide QT test strips. I was able to provide the PIC with a few strips to ensure that the 3 bay sink was able to tested.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: High temp dishmachine- No irreversible thermometer Dishmachine plate - Wash 155F- Rinse 180. Wash- 155F and Rinse- 140F. Contact licensed person to repair rinse gauge ensure rinse is 180F.
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed soiled shelving where the plates are stored and the shelving on the cook line in the basement. Remove all items off the shelving clean and sanitize shelving to remove syrup debris etc. Observed soil on the 3 bay sink sink. Clean and sanitize the 3 bay sink to remove soil. Observed a soiled hose located at the 3 bay sink. Contact Clintas and have them provide you a new hose. Observed soiled meat slicers. Clean and sanitize slicer. Observed debris in the ice bin located at the bar. Clean to remove. Observed soiled sink and counters in the bar area. Clean and sanitize.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no paper towels or means to dry hands at both hand sinks in the bar area. Provide means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the basement and upstairs in the dining area. When you walk into the kitchen on the left hand side along the wall. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Clean to remove droppings.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloth being stored on the cutting board in the kitchen area down stairs. Did not observe any sanitizer buckets with sanitzer and wiping cloths set up.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled/worn cutting boards on the flip top units in the basement. Also observed single cutting boards located in the basement worn. Replace all cutting boards and provide new boards. Photo taken
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled floors walls and ceilings through out the kitchen in the basement. Clean and sanitize floors and walls. Remove equipment and items from off the wall and clean and sanitize floors. Degrease the floors under the stove fryolators.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Observed a few light bulbs out on the cook line. Provide light bulbs.
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 9, 2025: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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