KENNEDY CAFE

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 9 thawed packages of raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at chest reach in freezer at back preparation area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb shawarma (67F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on vertical broiler. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. Observed breakfast potatoes (70F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled with old food debris at back preparation area. Employee began removing debris. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored by hand sink at cook line.

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 9 thawed packages of raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at chest reach in freezer at back preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer baskets in disrepair.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs hanging inside garbage can at cook line. Employee removed and took to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of taziki in preparation cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at back preparation area and cook line.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: At ti e of callback inspection Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food storage shelves in the bake room with rust. Observed all reach in coolers with shelves heavily soiled.

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

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the back storage room.

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor by the bathroom.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. In front of the oven.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the kitchen 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding), pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed products in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Operator took solution to dilute with water. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at preparation room. Operator took to ware washing area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen, ware washing and preparation areas.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed plates stored underneath paper towel dispenser at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath char grill soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Observed heavy accumulation of Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves at preparation area soiled with black substance and reach in freezer at preparation room soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Also observed walls at preparation room soiled with old food debris.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor, potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Food stored on floor, potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior white of refrigerator is soiled , bottom shelves on prep and grill tables are full of rust. Soda gun holster is soiled. Bar reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Soda gun holster is soiled. Bar reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with mold like substance. bottom shelves on prep and grill tables are full of rust. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 5 packages of thawed mahi at reach in cooler at storage area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee removed products from double containers and closed unit lid. 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 grits (92F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (83F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Advised employee to reheat products to 165F.

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.

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. Printed and provided employee health agreement to manager and some employees reviewed and signed.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with black substance.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles bulging down at cook line.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed near hand sink at kitchen.

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 5 packages of thawed mahi at reach in cooler at storage area. Coached manager on thawing procedures for reduced oxygen packaging.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 food employees preparing food with no hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of falafel mix stored on floor at kitchen. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on floor at walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware. Employee took bowl to wash,rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and preparation areas.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over soups at reach in cooler at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (98F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for less than 30 minutes. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of falafel mix stored on floor at cook line. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at preparation area.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at preparation area. Provided Safe Food Storage handout to operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) at top of reach in cooler at cook line. Advised operator to place item inside reach in cooler. Observed raw breaded chicken (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation area. Employee placed items inside reach in freezer.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer at back preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with black substance. Located near walk in cooler. Observed can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside hand sink at back preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at back preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at back preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees preparing food not wearing hair restraints.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at preparation area.

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line.

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

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and preparation areas.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee replaced water. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside reach in cooler containers with cooked pasta, and mashed potatoes prepared yesterday morning according to cook, no date labeled. Employee labeled all prepared food containers with date. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle with name. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

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

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed small white freezer next to pizza preparation table, gaskets torn Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with seasoning stored on kitchen floor. Employee stored six inches above floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed cutting board soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed oven door with food residue. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed O2 tank no properly secured with the chain underneath hand washing sink by the to the soda machine in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed O2 tank no properly secured. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tiles with watermark. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed small standing white freezer located in kitchen area gasket disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed small standing freezer gasket disrepair located in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Small white freezer located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed ice buildup inside the small white freezer in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed all cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Standing cooler located in the prep area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed standing cooler shelves rusted located in the prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Time Extended