Yao's Cafe

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in coolers throughout main cook line missing internal ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door with bottom door sweep in poor repair and gaps greater than 1/4" between door and door frame, inadequate protection from entry of pests. Instructed to repair or replace door sweep and eliminate gaps to prevent entry of insects and other pests, and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility re-using single-use plastic boba containers to store fruits and other food items for boba tea. Instructed to cease re-use of single-use containers and replace with multi-use equipment for storing fruits and other food items and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several unwrapped disposable paper towel rolls stored on shelf in the employee toilet room. Instructed to relocate disposable paper towel rolls and maintain single-service/single-use articles outside of prohibited areas, such as toilet rooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build-up of grease and dust debris on interior and exterior surfaces of ventilation hood system above the main cook line. Instructed to maintain a ventilation hood system of an adequate number and capacity to prevent the buildup of grease and dust debris along the hood system and adjacent surfaces and maintain.

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 frozen chicken, beef, pork, and other food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the 2-door freezers. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb in the rear utility closet. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items(noodles) stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches from floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observered food items(noodles) stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches from floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.