Happy Cafe

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food itemsstored in plastic grocery bags in the coolers freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed three containers of food items not labeled under the food prep tables in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide labels on all food items not in their original package and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed potatoes and onions stored on the floor under the pipes of the handwashing sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to relocate food items and refrain from storing food items under pipes of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed clean plates stored under on the expeditor table in the rear food prep area not with food residue and not inverted. Instructed to invert said plates in order to prevent contaminating the plates.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the floors throughout the walk-in cooler with food debris and dried up liquid spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three containers of food items not labeled under the food prep tables in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide labels on all food items not in their original package and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potatoes and onions stored on the floor under the pipes of the handwashing sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to relocate food items and refrain from storing food items under pipes of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clean plates stored under on the expeditor table in the rear food prep area not with food residue and not inverted. Instructed to invert said plates in order to prevent contaminating the plates.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the walk-in cooler with food debris and dried up liquid spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 04/03/2023, report #2573571 #49: instructed to clean a small upper area of the ice machine behind front serving counter and maintain. #49: observed grease and food debris on cooking equipment exterior surfaces (wok area, fryer, steamer) instructed to clean and maintain. #55: the floors and wall around and under cooking equipment need cleaning; clean floor and wall.also clean the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean a small upper area of the ice machine behind front serving counter and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris on cooking equipment exterior surfaces (wok area, fryer, steamer) instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors and wall around and under cooking equipment need cleaning; clean floor and wall. Also clean the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items in need of proper labeling with name of product. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Sponges must be changed often. Sponges tend to hold bacteria. Instructed to correct and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized location, scoop must not be stored in rice. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food build up instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All door handles to reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All storage shelves in walk in and reach in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage recepticle in washroom in need of cover. Instructed to correct and maintain covered.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatter and build up. Floors throughout prep area in need of detail clesaning under and around all equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometer for internal temperature taking of tcs foods on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No employee wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and wear hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (burners, fryers, steamer), prep and storage tables, bottom of fryer to remove grease and interiors of refrigeration units and freezers. Clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The front hand washing sink constantly runs a light stream of water and the cold water knob is stripped. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment to remove dirt, grease, food and debris. -walls and ceiling with food and dirt in the food prep areas around the sinks, cooking/cooling equipments. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometer for internal temperature taking of tcs foods on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No employee wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and wear hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (burners, fryers, steamer), prep and storage tables, bottom of fryer to remove grease and interiors of refrigeration units and freezers. Clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The front hand washing sink constantly runs a light stream of water and the cold water knob is stripped. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment to remove dirt, grease, food and debris. -walls and ceiling with food and dirt in the food prep areas around the sinks, cooking/cooling equipments. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 male employees not wearing a face covering inside of the store. Instructed to provide and enforce all employees to comply with wearing face coverings. Citation issued 7-28-060

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (burners, fryers, steamer), prep and storage tables, bottom of fryer to remove grease and interiors of refrigeration units and freezers. Clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors need detail cleaning under cooking equipment to remove grease and other build up, behind and around refrigeration and freezer units to remove dirt and debris. The walls around and behind various kitchen equipment needs cleaning. Also clean light shields in kitchen area where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation system above the cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove grease; clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30-35 mouse droppings in storage closet where furnace is stored instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide logbook at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)

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

Inspector’s note: Must discontinue the use of grocery bags for food storage. Correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: P-trap under handsink in main prep area has leak instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must detail clean and remove large amounts of grease build up on floor and equipment. Must detail clean all floors throughout prep area to remove all food spills. Must clean floors in dining area and washroom must clean ceiling to remove all dust build up. Must clean water tank to remmove all grease waste.

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

Inspector’s note: All food must be stored in food grade bags. No grocery bags may be used. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.