Laughing Monk Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several prepared food items without date marking . provide.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at cooking line blocked with equipment on top. Remove and use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed rodent like droppings at the lower level. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed extermonator.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Notes:Food items in containers and packaged stored next to each other (raw and ready to eat). Seaprate properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly Flip top freezer with thick layer of ice. Remove and clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe unfer three bay sink leaking. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 27, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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