Mister Q Cafe

January 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE (feta cheese/ yogurt). Discontinue store separated. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink on site observed without and airgap/backflow preventer. Install and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed staff washing hands in 3 bay sink. Discontinue use designated handwashing sink . Hands to be washed at the handwashing sink only.(cos)
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Per PIC there are no procedures and no supplies to clean up a vomit or diarrhea event. Provide. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inpsection staff on duty were unable to answer or demonstrate questions pertaining to food safety. Staff unable to set up 3 bay sink. Demonstrated by inspector at the time of inspection Must designate a knowledgeable PIC to oversee the daily operation of the restaurant.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on vioalations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several containers of prepped RTE foods stored in various cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made / discard date before storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Consumer advisory/ reminder/ asterisk observed missing from the menu. Address where needed Establishment offers " fresh squeezed orange juice is not pasteurized"
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a probe thermometer at the time of inspection. Provide maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed live dogs on premises. Customers. Discontinue only service animals allowed on site Inspector will provide sign to operator
code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Multiple staff workiing with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable o provide a Servsafe certificate. Provide and post current CFPM certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles & storage bins observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen shelvings observed lined up with carboard/ aluminum foil. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Facilty uses yelloow sponge for warewashing/ equipment / food contact surfaces . Discontinue (COS)
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness. Post current Allergen Awareness Post current Site Cleanliness Certificate Post current Certificate of Inspection
code L1status: Fail

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