CARY'S CAFE

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice, beans, lentils, and chickpeas stored in soiled containers.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside thank you bag at reach in freezer. Operator removed the product to remove bag. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored over croquetas and stuffed potatoes at reach in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada (122F - Hot Holding); cheese empanada (121F - Hot Holding) at hot box front window station. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator turn the temperature up to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator diluted with water, final reading 100 ppm.

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler floor. 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 cooked pork not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was made two days ago.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed utensil with no handle inside the rise container. Operator removed from container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler floor in poor repair.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above entrance to the kitchen.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fans soiled with heavy accumulation of grease. And observed the ceiling fan cover soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored at a soiled rack at the steam table.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under the preparation table next to the back exit door.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler preparation area at kitchen out of order.

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with heavy accumulation of food and debris.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed outside of the walk in cooler wall in disrepair.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed standing reach in freezer with exposed insulation at the door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the pipe under the hand sink improperly installed. The water leaks through the floor.

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

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at above 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor of the walk in cooler torn/disrepair

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. surface with rust in Walk in cooler floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven in the kitchen with heavy grease accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer located in the cook line, next to the preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. walk in cooler shelves tin foil ripped. Underneath the steam table in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store food in walk in cooler

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated beef stored above cheese in walk in cooler.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan and utensils stored inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packs of sliced ham ready for usage not labeled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a green mold-like substance in water connection inside ice machine at front counter next to hand washing sink.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler doors.

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go bulk containers stored not inverted in highest rack above prep table.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed glass of water in rack above prep table, also drinking bottles of water with food in walk in cooler and a bottle of water next to empanada warmer.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap and torn spaces on wire door at back exit.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk crates stored on floor of walk in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled and with food debris in front of frying station.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above prep table

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right cooler or walk in cooler.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood racks not properly sealed above prep station.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles ready to use not labeled at reach in cooking.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over raw vegetable in walk-in cooler. Cook discarded vegetable. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in upright freezer by prep table.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed ham (70 F - Cold Holding); raw breast of chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) As per kitchen employee just pulled them out to prep. Placed them back in walk-in to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice yellow (50 F - Cold Holding); ribs (45F - Cold Holding) As per cook they were stored the night before at about 9:00 pm. He discarded the product

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting food slicer soiled with food debris next to exit door.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep table and steam table rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle bowl used to dispense rice next to upright freezer.

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

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to be used not inverted by steam table.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not using a hair restraint while handling food.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working. Also bottom frame of walk in cooler corroded.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap on screen door at back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk-in cooler not smooth and rusted.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crates of milk stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwaves soiled with food debris above prep table next to reach in freezer.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers or walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored not covered in walk in cooler.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry stored under hand washing sink by three compartment sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler floor and exterior corroded, also shelves inside beverage reach in cooler by front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: During call back inspection observed walk in cooler floor and exterior corroded, also shelves inside beverage reach in cooler by front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (120°F - Hot Holding); croquettes (119°F - Hot Holding). As per manager less than one hour. Person in charge adjusted temperature at 135°F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel in handwash sink located in front counter.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in back preparation area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and with accumulation of dust in back preparation area.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket disrepair in walk-in cooler.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed beef not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler freezer located by exit door.

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 handle in contact with salt and sugar.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of reach in freezer in disrepair located in front of cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler handle, oven knobs, three compartment sink, exterior of containers and exterior of reach in cooler located in front of cook line soiled.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor not allowing to air dry in front area.