Lily's Coffee & Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sandwich display refrigerator holding at 56F. PIC stated cooler was at 40F when refrigerator was stocked 2-3 hours prior. Sandwiches moved to under counter cooler at 40F. Service unit as needed to hold at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cups of juice for self-service without labels. Provide labels for juice cups.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide test strips to ensure proper dilution.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at warewashing area blocked with utensils and pans. Keep hand sinks clear at all times for hand washing.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces to prevent contamination.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Mouse droppings observed in syrup cabinet. Clean and monitor for avctivity. Provide current pest report.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 17, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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