Metropolis Cafe

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: No air gap noticed on the prep sink in the prep area.Provide
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the kitchen blocked.Remove and provide easy access to th hand washing sink
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Remove the drain pipe from the prep sink to prevent cross contamination
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Provide light shield in the prep area.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 22, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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