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Cornerstone Cafe

September 8, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED THE DISH MACHINE ROOM HAND WASHING SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A FAN THAT WAS INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE SINK. EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ACCESS TO THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION, THE DISHWASHER LOADED DIRTY DISHES INTO THE DISH MACHINE WEARING GLOVES AND THEN, WITHOUT REMOVING THE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AND STORE THEM WITH OTHER CLEANED DISHES ON SHELVING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WASH HANDS REMOVE SOILED GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION, A PAN OF COOKED SAUSAGE BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF PREP SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE NOT BEING HELD IN ANY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 82.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: : 6-202.15--- NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOORS OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11---- ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 3-304.12--- NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS. 4-202.16---- MISSING VENT COVER ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----EXTERIOR OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. : 4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL/RE-PAINT.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: : 6-201.11--- THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WAS COVERED/REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPENINGS.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALL FOOD CONTACT STORED ITEMS, ALL ENTRANCE WAYS ABOVE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE ALL WALKWAYS WHERE FOOD TRAVELS. NO CHIPPING BRICK OR PAINT ON BRICK, NO OPEN HOLES OR OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICES -----ALL POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND THE FLOOR MAINTAINED DRY. : 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-301.14--- NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT GAS STOVE ATTACHED AND OPERATIONAL. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED APPROXIMATELY OVER 150 TO 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT. PEST CONTROL SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON THIS DATE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL DROPPINGS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 1, 2023: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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