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Phinista Cafe
September 8, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings1
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)Inspector note: At the first floor food prep and barista area observed exposed utility lines directly above where food prep is happening; provide enclosed pipes to prevent contamination of the food prep area.
Checks marked passed
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: 9-1-2026 Upon reinspection small rodent droppings persist in basement and behind door on first floor landing and no pest control operator has performed service. The person in charge showed a text message from the pest control operator from 8-31-2026 stating they were not able to do service yesterday due to car issues. Clean and sanitize the affected areas of droppings and have your pest control operator perform service prior to the Hearing on 9-8-2026 and as many services as required to provide a clean IPM style report showing sanitation in the location is acceptable no captures or evidence of pests and structural voids have been fixed.
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)Inspector note: Observed the sprinkler pipes above the first floor food prep and barista area heavily soiled with dust buildup; clean and sanitize of soils.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on August 25, 2026: 1 finding recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.
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