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Cj's Cafe
September 9, 2026 · Closed by the city
health closure
- official resultClosed by the city
- score74 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
- failed findings5
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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pest / contamination issuecriticalOfficial wording: Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
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facility hygiene issuecriticalOfficial wording: Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
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handwashing sink issuescriticalOfficial wording: No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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food left out / unprotectedcriticalOfficial wording: Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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equipment / surface issueOfficial wording: Thawing procedure improper.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with C on June 17, 2026: Score changed by +39 points. 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.
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