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Cafe Lava & Bento

May 1, 2026 · Administrative record filed

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official resultAdministrative record filed
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: In the two closets off the main hallway observed extreme amounts of clutter that prevent proper cleaning and observation; remove any unnecessary items and organize items in the closets.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector note: On the menu and as explained to the health inspector by the owner of the business the location cures salmon for items on their menu but no HACCP plan was able to be produced and no variance is on file with the Health Department; cease selling of the cured foods until a HACCP plan is submitted and approved by the Health Division and a variance has been granted for the curing of foods.
code 590.003/3-502.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide allergen awareness poster in back of house for staff Post 2026 Health Permit
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 23, 2026: 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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