New Market Sq. Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed raw ground beef and raw ground chicken stored together in upright refrigerated unit in rear storage room. Discussed with PIC to ensure different species of raw meats are stored seperately in refrigerated units. COS
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed cooked beans and pork chops stored in refrigerated units between 45F-52F. Discussed with PC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed house made pico stored and held in upright refrigerated units over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking in all ready to eat foods stored and held over 24hrs per PIC
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed paper towel dispenser not operating properly at hand sink. Ensure all equipment is operating and paper towels are able to dispense for proper hand drying
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy food spills / debrs at cooking grill. Maintain clean and free of spills
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed ceiling leaking through light shield near cooking line. Contact plumber for repairs and provide a plumbers report for repairs
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired November 2024. Discussed with PIC via telephone to contact hood cleaning company and provide confirmation of hood cleaning date to the Health Division immediately
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Post the current 2025 Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous place for the consumer and Allergen awareness certificate
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 4, 2025: 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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