Cafe Landwer
FAILFriday, January 27, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
At the time of the inspection employees at the cookline are unable to properly wash hands as the handwashing sink has been disconnected. There was no observation of employees using the handwash sink in the adjacent area to wash hands- 2:30pm on 01/27/23 Handwashing sink repaired and properly operating Handwashing procedures reviewed with all staff
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.005/5-205.15-P
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Numerous plumbing issues noted in lower level kitchen Rinse bay of 3 bay sink is backed up and would not drain at the time of the inspection Per staff a handwash sink and the pasta cooker were disconnected on 01/26/23 due to the fact that they were draining into a plumbing cleanout. This was causing waste water to back up onto the kitchen floor from a grinder pump that is located below the floor. At the time of the inspection the handsink is wrapped and not connected to plumbing system. 2:30pm 01/27/23 Plumber on site at the time of the 2nd inspection
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
At the time of the inspection there were numerous issues related to plumbing and inability to properly warewash. Per employees there have been issues since 01/26/23 with the 3 bay sink not draining and with a backup at the service line area floor drain. Documentation shall be provided to Health Department for repairs to plumbing and warewashing areas
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Establishment unable to provide an irreversible thermometer at the time of the inspection- Provide 2:30pm 01/27/23 Irreversible thermometer purchased
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
At the time of the inspection the high temperature dish machine has a rinse temperature of 120F. Establishment is unable to provide an irreversible to properly measure warewashing rinse temperature. The high temperature dishwasher at the bar with a rinse temperature of 167F 2:20p 01/27/23 High temperature dish machine has been converted to a low temperature dish machine- Chlorine at 50ppm
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Areas located at floor drain at the service line and at pump area in the floor at kitchen entrance with built up soils and water buildup- Per the employees on site there has been issues in the area with proper draining and wastewater backup Provide service report and cleaning procedures for the area of concern to the Health Department. This shall include areas cleaned and products used to sanitize 2:30pm 01/27/23 All areas of kitchen fully cleaned and sanitized with 100ppm chlorine Establishmnet to provide information regarding incident and cleaning procedures followed
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Handwashing sink in food preparation and cookline area has been disconnected due to ongoing plumbing issues at the location- Repairs to sink shall be made by a licensed plumber to reconnect the handwash sink for use by employees 2:30pm 01/27/23 Handwashing sink repaired and fully operational.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Sponges in use at warewashing area- Discontinue 2:30pm All sponges discarded
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Ice machine at the front service counter is not properly working and is being used as an ice well- plastichas been placed at the interior back of the machine and tape has been usedto repairthe interior panel. Make proper repairs or replace the machine
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.