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Two Shades Cafe, Inc.

September 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. WATER WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND REFLECTS 101F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NOTED SNEEZE GUARD TOO LOW AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD TO ACT AS A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMERS TO ALLOW FOR PROTECTION OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. • OBSERVED LOW SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND CUSTOMER COUNTER SEATING. MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AID IN PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP IN 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/LOBBY FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55

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