Coffee & Tea Exchange
Mostly clean — 7 of 9 passed, one prior failure
2022-04-27 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST, COFFEE BEANS, AND CRUMBS ON SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID PESTS. ALSO NOTED ARE CRACKS ON FLOORS AND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ...
2019-12-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-12-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED OPEN DRINKS AT COFFEE STATION AREA WHERE COFFEE IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO COVER OR HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK BEVERAGE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED COFFEE GRIND MACHINES IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CASHIER WITHOUT EMPLOYEES HAVING ACCESS TO A HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO COFFEE GRINDERS OR REMOVE GRINDERS TO AN AREA CLOSEST TO A HAND SINK WHE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK AT ESPRESSO MACHINE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE BEANS AND DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER COUNTERS IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-10-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 FOUND NO HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
2017-09-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR WITH SPILLS AND STAINS....INSTRUCTED ALSO TO CLEAN SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA WITH DIRT AND BEAN AND TEA PARTICLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTERS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING BACK COUNTER WITH BEAN AND TEA PARTICLES.
2015-09-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED WRAPPED TO GO FOOD AT THE FRONT COUNTER UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL EACH ITEM WITH NAME AND LOCATION OF PRODUCTION FACILITY, DATE, AND INGREDIENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT MILK COOLER AND REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN/MAINATN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASE LEAKING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
2012-11-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2010-07-08 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE REAR REFRIGERATOR, SHELVES BEHIND THE COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION AND UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE CABINETS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REAR REFRIGERATOR.
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