Cafe Mars

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 26, 2024 A 13 points (A range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

     Official wording (code 06A)

     Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

     Official wording (code 10G)

     Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

2. Feb 14, 2023 7 7 points (A range)

   Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Re-inspection

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

     Official wording (code 10E)

     Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

     Official wording (code 10G)

     Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

3. Feb 6, 2023 41 41 points (C range)

   Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility

     Required toilets for staff or customers were missing.

     Official wording (code 05E)

     Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

     Official wording (code 04J)

     Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.

     Official wording (code 10A)

     Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

4. Feb 6, 2023 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

     Official wording (code 20-04)

     “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.