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Madeas Family Soul Cafe & Grill Inc.

August 7, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND SIGNAGE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    code 3Priority
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
    code 33
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
    code 37
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PLANK HOLDING UP DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WOODEN PLANK AND REPAIR DRAINPIPE.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.
    code 53
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
    code 58

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