Meli Cafe on Grand

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19---observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13---instructed to detail clean grease and food debris interior bottom compartments of the kitchen deep fryers,sides of cooking stoves/equipments,interior of coolers and gaskets all around the kitchen coolers,top of the dish machine, accumulated grease build-up on gas pipes behind the cooking equipments and on top of the dishmachine with spilled dried up-debris,interior of storage cabinets at front coffee prep/bar area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaps and open corners in the rear dry storage room.instructed to seal seal all gaps to provide a cleanable surface and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items/ cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---instructed to detail clean the excessive grease build-up on the floors underneath the cooking stove/deep fryers/cooking equipments walk-in-cooler and floors at bar areas with litter and spilled dried-up food debris and the floors in the rear dry storage room in need for a detail cleaning.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed 1 live cockroach on wall underneath the rear dishmachine area and 3 live cockroaches on the door frame of the rear water heater closet also, 1 live cockroach at front bar area on wall near the electrical outlet.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all evidence of pest activity from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean grease and food debris interior bottom compartments of the kitchen deep fryers,sides of cooking stoves/equipments,interior of coolers and gaskets all around the kitchen coolers,top of the dish machine, accumulated grease build-up on gas pipes behind the cooking equipments and on top of the dishmachine with spilled dried up-debris,interior of storage cabinets at front coffee prep/bar area and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe near the rear dishmachine.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided inside the women washroom.instructed to provide and mainain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items/ cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the excessive grease build-up on the floors underneath the cooking stove/deep fryers/cooking equipments walk-in-cooler and floors at bar areas with litter and spilled dried-up food debris and the floors in the rear dry storage room in need for a detail cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers inside the washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on silver shelving unit in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean silver shelving unit in walk in cooler and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water from drainpipe of compartment next to grease trap of three compartment sink in rear dishwashing area leaking on to floor. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of three compartment sink in rear dishwashing area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged interior base of cabinet in staging area in upper dining area near stairs. Instructed to smoothly repair interior base of cabinet in staging area in upper dining area near stairs for ease of cleanability.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed cardboard used at base of cabinet in staging area of dining room as shelf liner. Instructed to remove cardboard as shelf liner, non food contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking drain pipe of compartment next to grease trap of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floor and along base of wall underneath three compartment sink and on grease trap. Instructed to remove dead roaches to prevent accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed preset knife, fork and spoon on tables in dining area. Instructed manager all preset tableware shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered or inverted.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used in walkin cooler and base of cabinet in staging area of dining room and aluminium foil used on ledge of oven as shelf liner. Instructed to remove cardboard and aluminum as shelf liner, non food contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drain pipe of compartment next to grease trap of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Thermometers is not provided in all cold holding units. Cold/hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety shall have at least one thermometer in an easily viewed location. Thermometers provided on site.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 6 dead roaches on floor between the ice machine and hand sink across. Facility must remove dead roaches from the floor. Clean, maintain, and continue to work with a license pest control company to minimize activity.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on all prep surfaces cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stand up cooler and stand up freezer soiled with debris inside of bottom units. Facility must clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the 3-door prep cooler behind the front service counter, instructed to install and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers behind the bar and near the dishwashing area not labeled, instructed to label food containers with common food names and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches under the dish machine, and 1 live roach on the wall behind the bar. Instructed to remove roaches, clean and sanitize the affected area, contact pest control provider for service and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored improperly throughout prep area, instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between uses to prevent cross contamination, and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting knives stored improperly in prep area between equipment, instructed to store properly to prevent contamination, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquids and loose food debris inside storage compartments of equipment in coffee station.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky drain pipe underneath 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose food debris on floor underneath heavy equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in kitchen hood above cooking equipment in prep area, instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from hood filters, instructed to maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN FURNACE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DOOR TO SERVICE DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN THOROUGHLY, AND MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate bakcflow preventer on espresso machine located in bar. Instructed to either locate and tag or install and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's toilet room located in hallway next to coffee service station. Instructed to install and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found 9 live cockroaches under counter top and behind prep coolers, instructed to eliminate, pest control service recommended priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Leaky pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 (d) observed metal stem thermomter not design to be easily calibrate unless pliers are used. Must replace.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(c) observed flour, sugars not in original container inside bulk containers with blue lids not labeled. Instructed to install labels.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow preventer device on water line of ice machine. Instructed that backflow preventer device must be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) observed hand sink in rear prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114- observed stored supplies,etc on floor of office. Instructed to properly elevate all storage off floor and remove anything not using.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed non handled scoops found within food on cooking line and within fruit to make smoothies. Must use long handled scoops so that the handle is kept out of the food product to protect the food from contamination.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sink.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Ice maker not maintained. Interior panel with black moldy like substance all over the surfaces. Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize the surfaces. Instructed not to use the ice maker until it is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1522526 dated 1/30/15. #32-must install a permanent lid for the ice bin. Establishment is using tray for ice bin lid. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date all food containers with potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and maintain. Also all dry bulk food containers must have a label also.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: All food containers stored on the floor must be elevated 6" off the floor inside the walk in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Hood above the dish machine with heavy dust uild-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Employee handling,preparing food behind the juice bar must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the prep table, counter,chopping boards, coolers, cooking equipments, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install a permanent lid for the ice bin. Establishment is using tray for ice bin lid.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must enroll online to get a food handler's certificate.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard between hand sink and ice bin at juice staion, no cover at ice bin at same area. Instructed to install both.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Found milk stored in a clear glass container inside prep cooler, instructed not to transfer dairy products from its original container for storing cooler. Serious cition issued 7-38-005(a).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found about 10 live cockroaches in fresh juice and dish washing areas, several dead ones, also 20 live fruit flies in same areas, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard between hand sink and ice bin at juice staion, no cover at ice bin at same area. Instructed to install both.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Dead insects under dish machine and juice bar, instructed to clean.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Spice containers not labeled in main kitchen, instructed to label and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing refrigeration thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to install in warmest part of cooler.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handler at juice bar not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Missing label on bulk-food container and and spray bottles. Instructed to label.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Missing cover on juice bar ice bin, customers seating area next to open ice bin. Missing a splash guard at same bar hand sink, too close to ice bin. Instructed to install.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BELOW THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT OF THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR SEATING AREA. 5 FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 IN THE SEATING AREA. 2 FLY STRIPS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE CEILING. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BELOW THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.