CAFE 74

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce container inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety storage requirements. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (45 F - Cold Holding); sausage (45 F - Cold Holding) outside in kitchen. As per Operator both have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator placed both inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish bags stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table by dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dry storage floor soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid completely broken in dry storage.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator washed thermometer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored products according to safety protocols. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday August 23rd, 2025. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by deep fryers.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor behind steam table and inside dry storage.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer interior dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf by three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black beans container inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside reach in freezer by kitchen back door.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for 40 minutes. Operator placed container inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Saturday February 8th, 2024. Operator date marked ground beef container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a chicken box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shells inside dry storage.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon box thawing at room temperature inside dry storage. Operator placed box in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and margarine bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked sauce inside reach in cooler by kitchen back door. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Thursday August 1st, 2024. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided to employee a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops and black beans containers uncovered inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tostones and bacon thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored both products inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, pot of black beans (51F - Cooling). As per operator black beans were prepared the afternoon before and placed into cooler over night.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Observed in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over packages of Mamey. Employee removed items and placed in correct stored order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and proceeded to plate customers food without washing hands. Employee was trained by inspector and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, pot of black beans (51F - Cooling). As per operator black beans were prepared the afternoon before and placed into cooler over night.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter coffee station gallon of milk (51F - Cold Holding), as per operator was placed less than 40 minutes. Operator placed into cooler to cool. Observed at kitchen area prep table, pooled eggs (73F - Cold Holding). As per operator wash placed less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed item into ice baths to cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food build up.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at both hand wash sinks in the establishments front counter and kitchen area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep counter above reach in cooler in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in dry storage area and behind cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes discarded around dumpster area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the hand wash sink located at the entrance of the kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at rear of kitchen , white chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and stored upright into ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Owner closed lid during inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food build up.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in standing reach in cooler containers of ham black beans and sausages not covered. Employee placed plastic wrap over top of the items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at entrance of kitchen.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling margarine without washing hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen back door. Operator moved chicken to a food graded bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Operator stored them correctly. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside sugar container at front counter. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted under steam table. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside dry storage.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on small room floor by women's restroom. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt and sugar containers on shelf inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by three compartment sink.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by three compartment sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container not covered inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance door. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on front counter floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards inside kitchen. Observed soiled slicer blade inside kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked in refrigerator inside dry storage. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Monday 17th, 2022. Operator date marked ground beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container in dry storage. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed wine plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by prep table with slicer on it.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 80° F at front counter. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed white microwave on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white refrigerator inside dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container not covered in refrigerator inside dry storage. Employee covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pot with black beans 50F Cold Holding. According to cook prepared yesterday, left overnight inside reach in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw pork container inside reach in cooler. Cook moved chicken to bottom shelf under raw pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs stored at ambient temperature. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler to cool. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed pot of black beans 50F Cold Holding inside reach in cooler, according to cook from yesterday, left overnight to cool.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed big spoon used to dispense soup, handle broken. Manager discarded spoon. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lettuce inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler by Kit back door. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled over three compartment sink. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on shelf over steam table. Operator stored them upside down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by deep fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on employee restroom floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer by kitchen back door.