Checkmate Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: Preparation sink in the back storage area has no air gap. Provide air gap on the preparation sink as discussed.
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out non counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Original plastic containers containing dressings being re-used and have a mold like substance on the openings. Discontinue re-using dressing containers.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Single door upright freezer does not appear to be fucntioning properly. Address and ensure the freezer is functioning properly or discontinue use. Foods inside of the unit were at below 40F at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on the shelf where pizza pans are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inpection date specified. At the time of the visit there were no other signs of any activity noted. Droppings were possibly older as stated by owner.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 25, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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