Michael'S on Main Cafe
Mixed record — 5 of 13 inspections passed
2019-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WHILE WASHING HANDS
2019-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND MAINTAINED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WHILE WASHING HANDS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL EQUIPMENT,INSIDE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD FROM TOP OF FOOD STORAGE AND HEATING EQUIPMENT
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE -ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER. ?
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS TO PROVIDE PROPER STRENGTH OF LIGHT IN ALL AREAS
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.
2017-12-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed prepared foods in the walk in cooler not labeled properly. Instructed facility to maintain all prepared foods properly labeled if to be held longer than 24 hours.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed a foodhandler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while handling food or food contact surfaces.
2017-12-11 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations from report # 1989868, dated 3-1-17, not corrected: Violation 30- " Observed prepackaged foods (pie, cookies, etc) for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility that all self service packaged foods must b...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed prepared foods in the walk in cooler not labeled properly. Instructed facility to maintain all prepared foods properly labeled if to be held longer than 24 hours.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed a foodhandler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while handling food or food contact surfaces.
2017-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1953818, dated 9-6-16: Violation 42- "Employees must wear hair restraint in food prep area (front/rear)." All foodhandlers corrected at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain. Serious ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed prepackaged foods (pie, cookies, etc) for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility that all self service packaged foods must be labeled with name, date, ingredients/allergens, and location of production or sale. Instructed to cor...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed both front prep coolers to have torn gaskets on doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor drain to be dirty under the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed dirt accumulation on the wall behind and below the three compartment sink. Also observed dust buildup on the vent covers near the prep area entrance. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the three compartment sink faucet neck to have multiple leaks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed both front prep coolers to have malfunctioning thermometers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
2016-09-06 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING UNUSED TOASTER OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA OR REMOVE.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FRONT PREP ESPECIALLY BEHIND COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-------KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS ON PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FRONT COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA (FRONT/REAR).
2015-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CONDIMENTS (COUTONS, NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT) EXPOSED AT SALAD BAR THAT ON COUNTER TOP AND NOT COVERED PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS UNDER SNEEZE GUARD ...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR HANDLED-CHICKEN AT 162.9 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND HABE CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE CABINETS AND ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION COVERS, CEILING TILE, AND LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
2014-02-25 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT SODA SYRUP CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/DOOR MISSING ONE HINDGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/INSTALL AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT (NAKED JUICE HELD INSIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
2013-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED A GRAYISH,YELLOWISH SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES EMPTY THE ICE BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN, CHILI,OTHER SOUPS AND SANDWICHES ETC). MANAGER ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION (10AM) CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON BASE BOARD BY THE ICE MACHINE.....ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
2012-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) AND ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CLEANING SUPPLIES (BROOMS AND MOP AND MOP BUCKET) IN FRONT OF THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING FACILITIES ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE UNDER GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT BEHIND PREP LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2011-08-29 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase, walk-in freezer and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor drains not covered in prep area. Instructed to cover all open floor drains with covers.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
2010-01-19 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-01-04 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
must provide pest control log book.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Pastry door not in good repair. must repair
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
must clean in detail and repair the basenoard in the prep area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
must clean in detail the walls by the knife rack.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
need to replace burned out light bulb and provide light shield in the prep front area.
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