Ripple Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cooked eggs fromm the previous day with an elevated temperature of 66F (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being place out for service. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Eggs were voluntarily discarded at the time of the visit.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges beingused at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Gasket around the door to the Dukers refrigeration unit duck taped on and not securely fastened. Address and make all necessary permanent repairs or replace gasket. Dukers refrigeration unit with an elevated temperature of 49F. Discontinue use for all TCS foods unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was only one drai plug available. provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
  code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the single door Dukers refrigeration unit. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the back preparation area is not drianing. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink in front service area to be used until repairs have been made.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2023 Health Permit. Management/ownership is to make payment in full along with any additional fees that may have accrued.
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 10, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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