Ann Sather'S Cafe
Mixed record — 14 of 19 inspections passed
2026-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 62.6 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATU...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE BLADE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING TO SIDE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING CHIPPED FROM VENT IN DISH NEAR 3 COMP SINK NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2025-04-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
2025-04-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO BE AT 200F. NORMAL RANGE 180F TO 194F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND READING BETWEEN I80F TO 194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATI...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. 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" AWAY FRO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
2024-02-15 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2023-04-20 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABELS WITH COMMON NAME IS REQUIRED AT PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH FOOD IN THEM,AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN ENCLOSED CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FOLDED DIRTY CARDBOARD UNDER THE CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
BUILD-UP GRIMES ON CEMENT UNDER THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIREDON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2022-04-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EAPUIPMENT.
2020-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER FRONT COUNTER) DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
2020-06-19 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ICE VOLUNTARLLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER FRONT COUNTER) DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
COOKLINE PREP AREA COOLER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK STAINS/SURFACE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE EASY TO CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS GASKETS AND DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FRONT COUNTER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-06-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BY THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CON...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO INDICATOR INSIDE THE DISH WASHER OR TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING BY THE WATER HEATER AREA AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
2018-04-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND SMALL HOLES ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL. FOUND TORN CEILING TILE TORN ABOVE STEAM TABLE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-11-28 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BAGS OF PANCAKE MIX FOR SALE AT FROM COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. IN ADDITION TO CURRENT LABEL, MUST PROVIDE MANUFACTURER ADDRESS AND NET WEIGHT.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS AT FRONT COUNTER AND SERVICE LINE WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO CONSUMER. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AT FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND OVEN. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND WATER SUPPLY LINE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2017-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PANCAKE BATTER MADE WITH RAW EGG) BEING STORED IN AN ICE BATH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 LBS, WORTH $3 OF BATTER AT 52-54 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TABLE WHERE FROSTING IS PREPPED. NOTED PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH JAGGED PLASTIC AROUND THE MOUTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SOILED KNIVED BEING STORED IN THE KNIVE RACK. NOTED PINKISH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES.
2016-03-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT, ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED.
2015-02-13 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLER AND AT THE FRONT FRUIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE COUNTER WHERE WAFFLE IRON IS LOCATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE AND COOLER LINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT (NOT ALL STAFF HAS CERTIFICATES ON SITE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE BEEN ON STAFF LONGER THAN 30 DAYS THAT MEET THE FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT HAVE TAKEN THE FOODHA...
2014-10-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-02-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER IN DISHWASHING AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE DISPENSER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2013-05-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR/DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREPARATION COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.(NEEDS SWEEPING/MOPPING)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER)
2012-12-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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