CAVA MEZZE GRILL

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans chick peas dented

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (127F - Hot Holding) moved chicken to hotter part of warmer Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped cup on floor and picked up cup with gloves on, but did not remove gloves and wash hands.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to wash off utensils.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on storage shelves across from dish machine have wet nesting.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Manager lacks knowledge of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses and reporting responsibilities. Inspector emailed Inspector discussed and printed and emailed Big 6 restriction/exclusion. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Can opener on prep table still has built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle touching French fries at front counter. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright cooler behind front counter: cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) Manager relocated to another cooler. 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. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has calcium buildup.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored on top of sugar container. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware utensils stored food contact surface upright in ware washing area.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.