North Street Grille & Cafe

February 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 12 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: 2 food prep sink on site observed direct to wast (no airgap) PIC to provide plumbers report on the install of and airgap. PIC to label food prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: sanitation issues at the bar area behind the freezer chest/under the coffee machine shelves.Clean with frequency Noted lot of debris behind the equipment in the basement and under the shelves.Remove and clean with frequency. Remove all cardboard boxes from the floor in the basement.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Consumer advisory wording missing from the breakfast menu. Provide
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink downstairs observed blocked by soiled dishes. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Old rat dropping basement in basement area under shelvings. Clean to remove. PIC recommneded to increase IPM visit from a licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Excess water from Ac unit and Walkin unit observed draining inside handwashing sink downstairs in the basement area. Discontinue Service sink observed not enclosed. (inside the kitchen area next to diswasher and air drying shelvings) . Provide enclosure.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Sanitation issues at the bar area behind the freezer chest/under the coffee machine shelves.Clean with frequency Noted lot of debris behind the equipment in the basement and under the shelves.Remove and clean with frequency. Remove all cardboard boxes from the floor in the basement.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Bathroom light bulbs observed missing protective shielding. Provide
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Establishment main entrance and backdoor observed missing a door sweep potential entryway for pest/rodents. Provide
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavly clutter with excessive unused equipments dishes and catering equipments. Remove to provide easy access for the pest technician. At the time of inspection basement area was in the process of being cleaned and organized
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Multiple voids observed downstairs in the basement area (liquor closet/ access panel). Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 9, 2026: 4 previous findings did not recur.

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