Sidewalk Cafe

October 23, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Chute to both ice machines in the basement storage are with a sludge like substance. Clean to remove.
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device Design Standard (P)critical

Inspector note: Spray arm at the 3 bay sink hangs below the fill line. Address and ensure spray arm is hanging permanently above the fill line.
code 590.005/5-202.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Styrafoam cups being used to dispense out of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometers were available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in teh basement storage area. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement near the ice machine. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No evidence of a certified manager in Food Safety/Allergen Awareness at the time of the inspection. Provide documentation for both at the time of the re-inspection.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity 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
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bags of bread observed being stored on racks being stored on the ground in the basement area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floor of the walk-in cooler heavily damaged and with loose peices of cement. Address and resurface. Spray arm to the 3 bay sink is damaged and split. Replace. Light out above stove top. Replace. Walls near where coffee is beung stored in the basement area visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floor of the basement walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Storage shelf being used for bags of coffee observed with food spills and visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Lights above dry storage in the basement area not sheilded. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 15, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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