Mckenna's Cafe

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff not to store the tongs on the oven door handle and knives on top of containers in flip top.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Please provide a sanitizer bucket for the staff on the cooking line.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to be provide covers for food in storage. unless its in a cooking stage.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean... shelves in kitchen remove ice build up in basement walk in on condencer. Interior of refrigeration.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and also have the hood cleaned and a new sticker provided. Sticker posted expired in Jan 2026
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: As discussed please replace platic containers that are chipped or cracked.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment refrigeration and any prep tables.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 17, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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