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Arwa Yemeni Coffee Bucktown

October 20, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING NOT COMPLETE. MISSING POLICY FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.OBSERVED MILKS AT 51.1F-54.2F, WHIPPING DAIRY TOPPING AT 56.9F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 51.5F, AND EGGS AT 51.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) MILKS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1" INCH AT BOTTOM WHERE DOORS MEET AT FRONT (MAIN ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS ON WALL SHELFS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 15, 2026: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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