GARAGE CAFE

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 touching clean utensil without touching hands and changing gloves.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over black beans container inside reach in cooler inside kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pots stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed item from table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed arepas container uncovered inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Operator put fish under running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over lettuce inside reach in cooler in dry storage.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); green mussels (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both products were over night in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); green mussels (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both products were over night in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters tags not marked with last day served.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl used to dispense ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed bowl. 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 inside bags in drawer under cook line. Operator removed fish from bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled by kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over cooked seafood inside reach in cooler. Operator stored food as per safety protocols. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towel. 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 pastas not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator pastas were cooked on March 17th, 2025 in the morning. Operator date marked pastas. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf by mop sink. Operator inverted pots. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting vegetables with no hair restraint in kitchen. Employee put a hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent inside kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator stored containers upside down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets under coffee machine at front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned RIF interior. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water bottles unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. 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. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday May 11th, 2024. Operator date marked pork container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wooden spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lentils not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator lentils were cooked last Saturday January 6th, 2024. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum pans not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted pans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops and spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed bread from bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Chef labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside Employee Restroom.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside Restroom.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Chef stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Chef removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.

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