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Tempo Cafe

May 8, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE ECOLAB CAME REPAIRED LOW TEMP DISHWASHER NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: OBSERVED 10# TURKEY BREAST WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AT TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 128.5 TO 135.6°F IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP. FOOD DID NOT COOL FROM 135°F TO 70°F WITHIN TWO HOURS AND FROM 70°F TO 41°F OR LESS WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. REVIEWED COOLING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED 10# AT VALUE OF $90.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP WAS NOT TURNED ON, ALL TCS FOODS SLICED FRUIT SALAD AND CREAMED BASED HOUSE DRESSING TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 49.8F TO 58.6F INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED 15# WITH VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL UNITS NEED TO BE ON PRIOR TO SETTING UP FRONT SERVICE LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
code 37
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: CLEAN DELI CUPS, AND EQUIPMENT STACKED TOGETHER ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE, ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM FLOOR AND WALL.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TESTING STIPS FOR 3 PART SINK SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TESTING STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PURCHASED TEST STRIPS NOW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK NOT HOLDING WATER WITH TWIST HANDLE WASTE VALVE STRIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNREPAIRABLE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMIS FLOORS & WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS BULBS IN HOODS SYSTEM NEED REPLACEMENT BULBS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 18, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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