New Market Sq. Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure all areas of the hood are visibly clean - hood sticker ios currently expired - PIC stated he has scheduled an appointent for this upcoming Saturday 1/31/26
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Grease Trap(C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible grime and rust around the greasetrap where needed
  code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure current food safety certificate is on site and posted in a conspicuous location
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure all foods are elevated off the foors [ a minimum of six [6] inches during periods of storage including dry goods and refrigerated / frozen foods • Set up accordingly
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from visible soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floors and walls where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Keep elevated off the floors after use
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 20, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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