METRO CAFE

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in grocery store bag in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked rice, the operator corrected the storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) in front display cooler. Operator states has been in less than 2 hours and they were relocated to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (96F - Hot Holding) on stove, educated operator needs to be held at 135 or above.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of heavy cream with no date marked after opening.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler not segregated from items to be served to the public.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed chicken salad, pasta, salads and cut fruit not fully labeled with required information.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed form and had employees sign. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored on shelf next to candy bars and above slicer. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet by 2 compartment sink when faucet is running.

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes then return to work without washing hands or changing gloves.

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest control device above ice machine.

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide device above ice machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ob container used as a scoop in bulk bin of beans on top of reach in cooler unit.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over tall reach in cooler on cook line.

Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in quinoa in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board by 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted. Operator printed and posted advisory. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container used as scoop in dry beans. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in reach in cooler under microwaves.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink on tall reach in cooler near kitchen entrance stored above food served to customers.