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The Independent Café

August 2, 2023 · Score 55

🫥not rated

official resultScore 55
score55 pts
inspection typePre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings4

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Failed findings

hot food sitting too coolcritical

Official wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
code 02BCriticalstatus: Critical
fridge is giving… room tempcritical

Official wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
code 02GCriticalstatus: Critical
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official 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.
code 05DCriticalstatus: Critical
grimy wiping clothscritical

Official wording: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
code 06FCriticalstatus: Critical
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
code 10Bstatus: Not Critical
dishwashing setup off

Official wording: Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
code 10Hstatus: Not Critical
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

code 20-01status: Not Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

code 20-08status: Not Critical

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Source: NYC Open Data.