CAFE AMERICANO/MERCATO DI MARE Inspection – September 30, 2024

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing her gloves, instructed employee to remover her gloves and wash her hands before putting on gloves and she did. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#12Intermediate16-37-1

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

#13Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed corn meal with no label at dry storage area.

Basic 9

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Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted by preparation area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout all reach in coolers at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dishwasher area.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.

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