Ogawa Coffee

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling Provide varience form via email 09/12/25
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean ( fail) they schedule On compliance visit the owner said they had a meeting with the landlord to repair the holes in the basement and outside ground. she will provide me the information on time frame when will be done.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: 8-21-25/ delime high temp dishmachine Dishmachine is oprate Ok 09//12/25
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 21, 2025: 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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