Abay Restaurant & Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 9, 2026 Unsatisfactory 35 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

     Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

     Official wording (code 2600)

     Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

   • CriticalFood handling5 pts

     No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.

     Official wording (code 2300)

     Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods

   • CriticalFood handling15 pts

     Food-contact surfaces weren’t sanitized, or there was cross-contamination.

     Official wording (code 1300)

     Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; no cross contamination

   • GeneralPests5 pts

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

     Official wording (code 3200)

     Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

2. Aug 27, 2025 Unsatisfactory 20 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling5 pts

     Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.

     Official wording (code 1400)

     Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

   • GeneralPests5 pts

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

     Official wording (code 3200)

     Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Official wording (code 4400)

     Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

   • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

     Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.

     Official wording (code 4100)

     Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used

3. Jul 18, 2024 Unsatisfactory 10 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling5 pts

     Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.

     Official wording (code 1400)

     Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

   • GeneralPests5 pts

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

     Official wording (code 3200)

     Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

4. Sep 13, 2023 Unsatisfactory 30 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling5 pts

     Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.

     Official wording (code 1400)

     Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated

   • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

     Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

     Official wording (code 2600)

     Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

     Official wording (code 0600)

     Adequate handwashing facilities

   • GeneralFood handling5 pts

     Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.

     Official wording (code 3400)

     Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration

5. Dec 30, 2022 Unsatisfactory 5 points

   Routine Inspection/Field Review

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling5 pts

     Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.

     Official wording (code 1400)

     Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated