Cafe Landwer

January 16, 2026 · Administrative hearing

🫥not rated

official resultAdministrative hearing
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed rodent droppings upstairs in the dining area next to the hutch. Exterminator did an inspection on 1/12/26 1/15/26 reports states catches staff reported rodent in the bar area exterminator states he heard rodent activity behind the host stand See report. Exterminator also states that there are holes in the wall behind the coolers. Please repair wall and fill in any holes to help prevent with rodent activity. At today's inspection between the slide doors that connect the dining area with the bar area a open hole. PIC stated she didn't know what was underneath. Seal floors to help prevent with rodent activity. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Clean to remove droppings. Recommend more frequent inspections until you receive a clean report. No activity/no catch/no structural voids or sanitation issued can be stated on the report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed no lid/cover over the ice bin in the bar area. Provide coverage.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled shelving in the cabinets in the lounge area. Clean and organize cabinets. Observed soiled counters in the bar area. Remove everything off the top counter and clean and sanitize counters. Observed soiled counter at the host stand. Remove everything off the counter clean and sanitize counter.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Air gap has been installed under the prep sink in the basement. PIC stated that the licensed plumber pulled a permit. Please have your licensed plumber contact the plumbing inspector at1010 Mass Ave 5th floor to come out and inspect the air gap. This report can not be signed off until the plumbing inspector approves.
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed a soiled floors behind the coolers in the bar area. Exterminator was out here on 1/15/26 and he moved the coolers they were not put back all the way so I was able to observe soiled floors and debris under the coolers and under the dish bucket area. Remove coolers and all other equipment away from the wall and clean and sanitize the floors. Observed soiled floors behind the hutch where the utensils are stored. Remove hutch away from the wall and clean and sanitize floors to remove rodent droppings and soil. Observed dust on the fans the pole holding the fans and the white beams. Clean to remove dust Organize and clean the area leading out to the trash area. Clean floors to remove debris. Observed soiled walls behind the syrups in the bar area. Clean to remove soil and syrup. Observed no grout where the back splash meets the counter in the bar area near the hand sink. Grout to ensure no water is getting behind the wall. Observed hoses that are not connected in between the coolers in the bar area. Address this situation if the hoses area meant to be connected.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Provide door sweep to the front exterior door and remove all daylight at the bottom of the door.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed debris trash and bread rack being stored outside in the trash area. Remove bread racks and clean to remove all trash. Observed grease on the ground around the grease container. Remove grease. Observed rat droppings around the trash area. Clean to remove droppings.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: No allergen or Chokesafe. Provide certificates and post on the wall. Links were sent with the last report. PIC was able to provide a receipt at the time of the inspection.
code L1status: Fail

Checks marked passed

Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: No allergen or Chokesafe. Provide certificates and post on the wall. Links will be sent with this report.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloth being stored on the cutting board in the kitchen area down stairs. Sanitizer buckets with sanitzer and wiping cloths were set up. Ensure staff is placing the wiping clothes inside the buckets.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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 PIC stated she ordered new cutting boards. Remove all soiled/worn cutting boards and replace with new cutting boards.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 16, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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