CEDENOS CUBAN CAFE Inspection – March 4, 2024

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 badly dented cans with tomato purée in dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

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Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at cookline used to stored food containers. Operator removed. -Observed employee used hand wash sink to dump beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked on 03/02/2024

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Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at cookline.

Basic 2

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Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen.

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

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