Cookin Cafe
FAILTuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Violations Cited
41-7-101.11
Toxic Items: Original Container
remove all paint can stored in the basement neasr the ice machine and refrigerators.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Heavy fly activity rat droppings and fly strips hanging from ceiling observed in the basement. Provide extermination service ASAP and provide reciept of service ast the compliance inspection. Provide status report from exterminator and provide game plan for dealing with rat and fly activity. Provide an IPM report from the exterminator. IPM report should be specfic to this establishment. Rovide screen for back screen door. Keep back door closed until screen is installed.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
replace damaged and heavily soiled door gaskets to the doors of the 4 door reach in at the kitchen area.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
clean floor throughout the basement. Focus on areas under the hand sink and the 2 bay sink.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
Kaeep all mops and brooms 6 inches off the floor. In the basement remove all unecessary items stored int he basement. Organize all remaining supplies.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
44-4-802/03.11
Soiled Linen Storage
Provide cover for soiled linen container in the basement
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.