Cafe Med

July 6, 2017 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings0
  • critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 18 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Cheese turnovers 117F beef turnover 117F Spnikopitas 87F cheese pie 83F Chicken 88F Rice 71F Cooked Mousaka 108F for unknown time frame.Maintain hot holding 140F or above.PIC voluntarily discarded items.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Feta cheese 74F for approx 3hours per PIC Baklava 83F Refrigeration unit 45f yogurt 57F Raw chicken 48F ground beef 62F for unknown time.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.Tomato paste 47F Hummus 51F Unit 56F PIC discarded items.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw Eggs & Raw chicken stored above and with ready to eat items. Packaged spinach and raw chicken stored in green liquid. Raw ground beef stored on sandwich unit next to ready to eat products. Provide proper seperation of raw & Ready to eat products.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: Emloyee observed smoking and not properly washing hands when returning to work station. Food handlers observed multi tasking wearing gloves continuously working with food contact and non food contact surfaces and food products. Employees observed not properly washing hands before changing gloves. Employees observed touching facial hair multiple times without prperly washing hands. Manager observed rinsing hands in food prep sink.
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Observed 2 handwash sinks blocked with equipment and waste barrels.Remove all unneccessary euipment to ensure proper handwashing.
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: No proof of CFPM & Allergen Awareness manager.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Provide Allergen Poster. Multiple risk factors Critical & non Critical violations noted on inspection. Evidence that employees have not been properly trained on food safety and sanitation as it relates to there assigned duties by a food protection manager. Evidence that PIC is not overseeing day to day operations to ensure establishment operates in a safe and Sanitary manner per food code.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Consumer Advisoriescritical
    Inspector note: Allergen advisory missing from menu at store entrance.
    code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: PIC using non NFS food containers to store items. Milk crates observed in use to store items. Personal water bottle stored in refrigeration unit in prep area. Opened can of tomato paste stored in original can. Multiple food items missing proper cover or wrapping. Soiled grater observed stored with ready to eat items. Metal pot scrubber stored in prep sink.Remove Maintain proper storage of all items.Reviewed food safety with PIC
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Multiple rear reach in refrigeration units reading 45-57F.repair.maintain cold holding 41F or below. • Worn exposed wood on front counter top.Repair to ensure smooth cleanable durable surface. Rear prep table lower shelf observed with rust build up.Repair/Resurface.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: Provide working inernal thermometers in all refrigeration units.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Wiping clothes not stored in proper sanitizer solution observed soiled wiping clothes on prep tables and non food contact surfaces.Provide proper sanitizer buckets with adequate solution for wiping clothes. Sponges observed in use.Discontinue
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Exteriors of multiple food storage containers & cooking equipment heavily covered with encrustments Maintain clean & clear of all debris.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Raw liquid waste backing uo into food prep sink.Provide proper plumbing.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Paper towels observed missing from handwash areas.Provide fully stocked to ensure proper handwashing is available.
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Encrusted grease food particles & Soils observed on floors and attached equipment throughout Food prep Warewashing & storage.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Observed built up soils & grease on walls Ceilings & Attached equipment throughout Kitchen warewashing & prep areas. Basement ceiling observed with exposed insulation & large opening in walls.Repair Electrical light switch box hanging from the wall.Repair
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove all unneccessary items from storage area.Maintain clean & organized
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 13, 2017: The previous meaningful result was Pass.

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