Kakao Cafe

Observed a large quantity of cold TCS food stored above 41 F (raw shelled eggs, cheese, cabagge, pork, chicken, tomato, potatoes, spinach). COS. Person-in-charge of the kitchen states that none of the food was brought out today and exact time that items may have been refilled is unknown; items discarded. Code: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility was attempting to cool two large hotel pans of rice; one container went from 116 F to 106 F in 55 minutes and the other went from 126 F to 121 F in 55 minutes; based on predictive cooling, the products will not reach the required time and temperature benchmarks. COS. Items reheated to 165 F and cooling reinitiated. Code: Cooling TCS product shall be cooled from 135 F to 71 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 additional hours.

Observed that the facility was attempting to cool rice by filling a large hotel pan with the rice to the very top and then plutting a lid on it. Code: Proper cooling methods shall be used to ensure that food meets required time and temperature requirements for cooling.

Observed cardboard being used as a shelf liner for both dry storage and in a refrigerator in the front food service area. Code: Non-food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed raw chicken stored on top of and touching uncooked bacon, observed raw chorizo stored above ready-to-eat food, and observed containers of ready-to-eat food touching containers of raw eggs with the raw eggs being stacked higher than the surrounding ready-to-eat food. COS. All items moved. CA: Food shall be stored to prevent contamination based on their internal cook temperature requirements.

Observed that the person-in-charge was unable to verbalize or show a plan for cleaning up vomitous and diarrheal events; when asked how they would clean up an event, person-in-charge was unable to produce all required items needed for responding to an event and was unable to discuss what the response would be. Recommended correction action: Showed the person-in-charge that they did have their plan posted in a corner of the kitchen and discussed items needed for the plan. CA: Facility shall be able to respond to a vomitous and diarrheal event and have all of the items necessary to respond; under the new rules, a written plan shall be available and all items in the plan shall be present at the facility.

Observed that the bathroom doors are self-closing, but the doors do not close all the way; the latch is catching on the door. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed that due to wear the floor is no longer sealed. RCA: Seal floor. CA: Floors shall be easily cleanable.

Observed employee belonging stored with and above food and food contact-surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed wet wiping cloth being stored in sanitizer not at the correct concentration. COS> New sanitizer made. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer bucket with appropriate concentration of sanitizer.

Observed leak at hand sink in kitchen. CA: Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed cardboard stored on shelving and being stored under food products. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed bathroom doors are not self-closing and tight fitting. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing and tight fitting.

Observed TCS food that was prepared more than 7 days ago that was being held and served; item was cooked rice that was cooked on 7/9/2024. COS. Items were discarded. CA: Prepared TCS items shall be discarded within 7 days.

Observed gaps at back door that allows for pest entry. CAL Exterior doors shall be tight-fitting and self-closing.

Observed boxes of single-use containers stored on the floor. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination.

Observed employee drinks stored in reusable metal cups and in water bottles in the kitchen. COS. All drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed items dumped in the hand sink. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for the purpose of washing hands.

Observed TCS food that was prepared more than 7 days ago that was being held and served; items were cooked potatoes that were cooked on the 01/23/2024. COS. Items were discarded. CA: Prepared TCS items shall be discarded within 7 days.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and watches. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while wearing preparing food.

Observed that the inspection report was posted on the far wall by the bathrooms. CA: Most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and watches. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while wearing preparing food.

Observed that the inspection report was posted on the far wall by the bathrooms. CA: Most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed accumulation of debris in the bottom of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.