Elements Cafe & Conference

October 13, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing during inspection unless employee was instructed to Wearing disposable gloves to touch multiple touch points of equipment and then ready to eat foods
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: TCS food stored on top of ice - all units are mechanical are broken - servicing line and salad bar Repair or replace all the mechanical refrigeration in these area Cold holding temps in these areas Cheese 48 F 52 F 59 F Arugula 46 F Sliced tomatoes 47 F 49 F Lettuce 55 F 59 F Spinach 49 F PIC contact refrigeration company PIC removed all foods that were out of temperature. Also had employees properly stored TCS food secure in ice on bottom and all four sides of containers up to rim and stored food product 1 inch below the rim of containers during inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple Priority Priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection providing proof the the PIC is not overseeing day to day operation and employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings on floor under and behind equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing in cabinet under salad bar cabinets on back wall of serving line back wall of basement storage room and back steps to basement and dining area Reviewed most recent exterminators report with PIC - Report notes activity and structual issues Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the reinspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids inspection of premises including faux ceilings and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints and employees with facial hair not wearing beard restraints
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution in food prep/food dispensing/serving line/ware washing Wiping cloth buckets have detergent in them
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Using milk crates for shelving in food storage area
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Observed food being washed in middle bay sink - There is a two bay food prep sink that shall be used Oberved food on drain board and dirty equipment surface of 3 bay sink
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on all cooking/baking equipment cooking lines
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector note: Stacking clean and sanitized equipment wet - Wet nesting
code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Food contacts - Bowls plates pots pans etc not inverted in storage and ware washing Sheet pans stored in contact with floor -Kitchen prep ware washing etc Ice buckets are not stored inverted in a rack to allow for proper drying Items stored on top of both ice machines
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Soils on floor under and behind eqipment Soils on hoods - Hood stickers have either expired are not completed by hood company Grease on ground under and around grease bin - trash storage
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above floor - Prep/ware washing/serving line/storage areas
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 2, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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