Handy's Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: remove all mice droppings and provide extermination report...
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: replace all defective equipment and replace all scored cutting boards...
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: replace or repair all defective doorgaskets....caulk all sinks.....repair 1 dr. unit running at 50F shall be 41F....
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: clean all equipment in kitchen and cellar storage area.....clean 3 compartment sink...defrost all freezers and clean as needed...
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: adjust loose faucet unit in restroom....replace hot water handle at handsink in kitchen...
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
  Inspector note: replace all missing covers for all receptacles...
  code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: clean floor as needed in kitchen and cellar....repair floor tiles as needed....repair cellar stairs as needed check with building dept. for design approval and permits...
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: replace all stained ceiling tiles in restroom.. • clean grease buildup on cellar walls....replace stained ceiling tiles in restroom...replace expired stickers for hood and extingishers....clean and remove grease at hood...
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Consumer Advisoriescritical
  Inspector note: post allergin awareness...complete consumer advisory for all menus...
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Equipment Thermometers
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Test Kit Provided
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
  Inspector note: invert all single service articles...
  code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Toilet Enclosed Clean
  Inspector note: clean vent. system in restroom...
  code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: replace worn brooms....remove all unnecessary articles in cellar...
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 19, 2016: 8 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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