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Sidewalk Cafe

September 12, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff to ask appropriate questions for prohibiting animals. Provide proper signage. Observed rodent activity in the basement on the staircase next to the freezer chest and on the wood shelving unit. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed ice utilized for drinks stored in a cooler without a lid. Provide a proper lid to prevent contamination. The lid should be utilized when you are not scooping ice.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy soils on the exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed opening in at the base of the wall with signs of distruction. Repair
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 11, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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