BUDARE BISTRO

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed no self-closing doors for unisex bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ceiling tiles not smooth throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed doors of reach cooler not closing properly, therefore not keeping food cold and ambient thermometer reading 50F and above. Observed multiple TCS food items out of temperature. See violation 3A. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed unit (in back area) is in disrepair and still being serviced. Not being used at the time of inspection, no food items in the unit. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ice buildup up for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Open dumpster lid Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over prep table.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in unisex bathroom missing lid.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing interior panel of reach in freezer at prep area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on front counter not stored in sanitizer solution.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed condiment container stored inside handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard used as anti- slip measure throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cook line no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter coffee machine.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between wall and three compartment sink.

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives and spoons in standing water at 75F. Operator discarded water. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in reach in freezer chest not covered.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic containers in kitchen not labeled.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with grease and old food debris throughout 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 cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handle clean plates. Coached cook on correct procedures, cook removed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm). Coached operator on correct concentration, operator diluted with water. Final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Expired on 10-01-2021 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable on top of reach in coolers at kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign inside restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers by kitchen back exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted underneath steam table at kitchen.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains (29F - Cold Holding) thawing at ambient temperature at kitchen area. Coached operator on correct procedures, operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over rice in reach in cooler. Beef removed from refrigerator for prep during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temp 75F, less than 1 hour. Returned to cold storage at time of inspection. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator and provided form. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauté pan stored in cook line hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back side of handles soiled on upright reach in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease/residue on exterior of sugar, flour, and rice bins.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooking equipment at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At the time of the inspection observed bottles of water stored on the floor located by the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: At the time of the callback inspection still observed bottles of water stored on the floor located by the front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the time of the inspection observed walls throughout the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed storage shelves rusted in prep area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under three compartment sink and near chest freezer in kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice cooker, fryers stove soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in some parts throughout kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles containing different sauces missing labels.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler and freezer soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry rice container.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage room.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave exterior soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed burger patties, empanadas and sausage all stored in reach in freezer uncovered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside hand wash sink. Employee removed items fro inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer by kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets, and shelves under preparation tables. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed steam warmer at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in some parts of back kitchen area across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in some parts of back kitchen area across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed shelves under prep tables soiled / rusted. Observed interior of hand sinks soiled at back kitchen hand sink and front service station hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed shelves under prep tables soiled / rusted. Observed interior of hand sinks soiled at back kitchen hand sink and front service station hand sink. Time Extended