Emerald City Coffee

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains in the kitchen above prep cooler. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove glue board with dead insects in rear prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage shelves in rear dry food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning of interior toilet bowl inside (2) washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners, under and behind coolers in rear prep area. -------must detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout basement storage area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed missing thermometers in standing coolers in rear prep area and standing glass door coolers on side. All coolers must have thermometer present in interior.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed damaged and torn gaskets on standing cooler and standing freezer in back by window. Repair or replace all torn gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed bathroom door to rear bathroom remained open. Provide self closing doors to all bathroom facilities.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 maintain basement area and storage area free and clear of all unnecessary and unused items.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in standing coolers in rear prep area and standing glass door coolers on side. All coolers must have thermometer present in interior.

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

Inspector’s note: Write the common name of contents on all storage bins throughout prep and dry storage area. All items must be easily identifiable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and torn gaskets on standing cooler and standing freezer in back by window. Repair or replace all torn gaskets.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food residue and debris on exterior of equipment, reach in coolers, dry storage bins, and shelves. Maintain areas clean of food residue and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing backflow prevention device at mop sink in front. Cos.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom door to rear bathroom remained open. Provide self closing doors to all bathroom facilities.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and leaf clutter build up in dumpster area. Maintain area clear of debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed webs, dust build up, food debris on ceilings, window sills, and walls throughout rear hall and prep area. Maintain areas free and clean of debris and heavy dust build up.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Maintain basement area and storage area free and clear of all unnecessary and unused items.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #25722539 issued on 03-09-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #49 - observed soiled interior in all coolers and freezers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces #55 - observed dirt on floors and in corners throughout the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and in all corners and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving in the two-door refrigerator located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior in all coolers and freezers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floors and in corners throughout the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and in all corners and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside rear prep area stand up left side 1-door stand up cooler. Must provide working thermometer inside said cooler

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build-up on rear prep area reach in coolers condensers. Must clean and maintain all coolers and condensers.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacles in both washrooms. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The basement floor is littered/cluttered throughout. Instructed to remove/elevate all items off the floor to prevent potential pest harborage.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 waste pipe above the three compartment sink/drain board, must be encased.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dead insects from the window ledge behind the reach-in cooler by the exit door,in prep area

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above the three compartment sink/drain board, must be encased.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Food debris on walls behind front coffee counter,clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not cprrected from:6-16-2020,report #2373769 #37) 3-302.12 found bulk food not labeled. Flour, sugar, etc. Must label. #47) 4-601.11(c) found interior of reach in coolers and freezers not clean. Must clean. #55) 6-501.114 found clutter at shelving units/tables throughout premises.(tools etc.)must be stored properly #55) 6-501.11 found floors not clean inside dry storage areas and inside restrooms. Must clean. #58) 2-102.13 found sanitation manager with no allergen training certificate. Must provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. Flour, sugar, etc. Must label.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found interior of reach in coolers and freezers not clean. Must clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside dry storage areas and inside restrooms. Must clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found wall not smooth and easy to clean by front coffee bar areas/.must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at shelving units/tables throughout premises.(tools etc.)must be stored properly

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found interior of reach in coolers and freezers not clean. Must clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside dry storage areas and inside restrooms. Must clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found wall not smooth and easy to clean by front coffee bar areas/.must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at shelving units/tables throughout premises.(tools etc.)must be stored properly.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed back flow prevention device needed on mop sink. Install and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed basement with unecessary items. Continue to clear out basement and get rid of all items no longer needed. Store all remaining items up off floor and away from walls to allow access for pest control monitoring and service.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors throughout the basement dry storage and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.....must also clean and wrap all all unused equipment stored at the basement.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employee belongings observed in the rear front counter. Instructed food manager to designate an area for employees to store personal belongings.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors throughout the basement dry storage and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.....must also clean and wrap all all unused equipment stored at the basement.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employee belongings observed in the rear front counter. Instructed food manager to designate an area for employees to store personal belongings.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors through out the basement dry storage and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.....must also clean and wrap all all unused equipment stored at the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk sugar and flour containers must be labeled.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: To go food containers must be elevated from the floors 6" or above in the stairwell storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Pooling water on the floor under the mop sink. Must remove and maintain dry.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items throughout the basement must be removed and all other items stored elevated and organized to prevent pest harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing drain board on the 3 compartment sink. Must install metal drain board.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor inside the two furnace room and thru-out the basement. Elevate all items/articles off the floor to prevent rodent/insects harborage and have easy access in cleaning the floor. Seal the hole on the floor behind the oven in the cook line and maintain. Must install missing coving (baseboard )4" in the event room. Finish installing floor tiles in both washroom and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal gap around pipes thru-out kitchen,prep/dish area and maintain.