Honeybaked Ham and Cafe
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-07-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-07-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FRONT CASHIER/PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SIGN PLACED ON SINK INSTUCTING EMPLOYEES NOT TO USE DUE TO DAMAGE AT THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, REMOVE SIGNAGE, AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING ...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED VARIOUS KNIVES AND SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CABINET NEXT TO THE DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE REAR SHELVES NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2024-07-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREPARATION TABLES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES AND WALL IN REAR PREPRARATION AREA AT HAM BRULEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR DRAIN, UTILITY SINK, AND FLOOR SURROUNDING WATER HEATER, UTILITY SINK, AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE, AND MINOR GREASE BUILD UP FROM A PREVIOUS GREASE SPILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MA...
2023-12-19 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2022-10-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-04-12 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
2020-05-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOORS SWEEPS AND BETWEEN SAME FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT LEAKING AT HANDLE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
2019-11-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAM 46.9F, TURKEY 46F, SLICED TOMATOES 47.2F, CHEESE 44F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 21 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $52.00 THROUGH DENATU...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2300362 DATED 06/27/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVI...
2019-06-27 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED WALL AND TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINE WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
2018-05-24 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2017-12-11 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE COVING AT MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DARK STAINS FROM FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN.
2017-04-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED OR WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED INTERIOR WALLS CABINET BELOW THE SODA FOUNTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2016-06-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK CONTAINER OF PASTA MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARD AROUND THE UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE.
2015-11-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF HAM SEASONING UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT ALL TIMES.
2013-12-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT SERVICE SOUTH-END ENTRANCE LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SUCH AS A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR.
2013-11-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT SERVICE SOUTH-END ENTRANCE LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SUCH AS A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FANS IN THE DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MAKER.
2012-12-07 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOODHANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.
2011-12-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-11-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE),OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A ...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NO MAINTAINED.GARBAGE OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID,EVEN WHEN EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PUS...
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. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR,ALSO SEAL BETWEEN DOORS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN REAR AREA NEAR IN FRONT OF HOT WATER TAN...
2010-10-13 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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