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Ethiopian Cafe

October 2, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed kitchen staff washing hands with gloves on. CFPM to train staff on handwashing (when/where/ how). Inspector reviewed handwahsing procedure with staff.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs stored in the 2 door cold unit observed stored above RTE prepped foods. Discontinue (COS)
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff multitasking with soiled gloves and using a rag to wipe disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked lentils 50F stored in cold unit 38F. PIC voluntarily discard the product. (COS)
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed kitchen staff washing hands in 3 bay sink . Discontinue and use handwashing sink only. (COS)
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple box of food containers observed stored on the floor. Keep elevated 6' of the floor
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff using sponge to clean dishes and food contact equipments. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Facility dishwasher observed not operating . Facilty uses glass cup to serve drinks. Repair and provide invoice Advised staff to use paper/plastic disposible cups until repair is done.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Green cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Downstairs storage area observed heavily clutter with non functional equipments and excess items.Clean and organize to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Storage room ceiling observed with big hole and hallway wall in front of the bathroom observed with hole. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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