Cafe L'Appetito
Mixed record — 4 of 8 inspections passed
2019-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AND DIRT INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAM 48.2F, TURKEY 48.9F, PORK 45.1F, CHEESE 49, TOMATOES 44.1F (SLICED), MUSHROOM 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODU...
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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
2018-02-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE AND ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND DIPPER WELL INSTALLED ON SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RELOCATE TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
2017-04-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED CHICKEN SALADS (47 DEGREES), VARIOUS PASTA SALADS (46-49 DEGREES), POTATOES (50 DEGREES), CHEESE (50 DEGREES), TUNA (48 DEGREES), CUT MELON (47 DEGREES)...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
2016-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAMS AND EGGS SANDWICHES AT 101.9F AND 115.8F, SAUSAGE AT 132.5F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 128.4F AND POTATOES AT 129.8F. UNITS TH...
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SINK WATER IS LET OUT TO DRAIN. ALSO WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM THE WATER LET OUT OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. NO NOZZLE ON...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACKENED SLIME SUBSTANCE AND INSIDE THE ICE BIN STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST HAVE PEAT CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. LAST SERVICE REPORT MAINTAINED IN LOG BOOK DATED MARCH 2016. SERIOUS VI...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-20-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS THAT ARE BACK TO BACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE IN HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CONVERT COFFEE PREP SINK TO AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS OR INSTALL AND SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AT THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IE: GELATO PREP/SERVICE TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
2015-08-20 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS THAT ARE BACK TO BACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ...
2015-05-06 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-04-28 Fail License 3 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH THE OUTER COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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