Tribu Caffe

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing stoppers at the 3-compartment sink located in front bar area. Must provide stoppers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of 3-compartment sink located in front bar area and food prep tables in main kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice bin in the front bar area. Must properly store ice scoop in a clean container to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in rear dishwashing/food storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food items stored inside 2-door freezer stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to store frozen food items in proper food grade bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing stoppers at the 3-compartment sink located in front bar area. Must provide stoppers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment in main kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain. Observed a few demaged floor tiles in front of 3-compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Must repair/replace and maintain premises in a good repair.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2602185 on 09/05/2024. #51. Observed no backflow prevention devices available on the water lines for the three (3) coffee machines and one (1) espresso machine at the front bar preparation area. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device able to be serviced at the water line for these machines. #47. Observed bottom shelf below flat top grill and below 1 burner grill to have plastic lining still attachached to shelf. Instructed manager to peel and remove all plastic linings to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Priority foundation violations 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Osbserved food service equipment, pots, and storage containers stored on the floor in the upstairs attice dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches from floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bottom shelf below flat top grill and below 1 burner grill to have plastic lining still attachached to shelf. Instructed manager to peel and remove all plastic linings to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention devices available on the water lines for the three (3) coffee machines and one (1) espresso machine at the front bar preparation area. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device able to be serviced at the water line for these machines.