EM QUYEN CAFE

The only hand wash station outside of the kitchen lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand soap and paper towels shall be readily available and easily accessible at all times. [COS] Owner refilled towel dispenser.

Cutting board at the beverage preparation area observed heavily scored and stained with coffee. [CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced.

Kitchen employee observed washing dishes with the approved steps, however in the wrong order. Employee washed utensils with soap, rinsed utensils inside water with bleach, and soak utensils in water before air drying. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). [COS] Kitchen employee changed sanitizer solution to stay consistent with the wash, rinse, and sanitize procedure.

Heavy accumulation of coffee residue and coffee grind on wall where coffee is prepared. Heavy accumulation of grime observed on floors, especially underneath preparation tables and equipment. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

Kitchen employee lacked food handler card. Per employee, they have been employed for approximately 5-6 weeks. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Hand wash station outside of the kitchen lacked paper towels at time of inspection. [CA] Handwashing cleanser shall be provided in dispensers. Ensure hand soap and paper towels are easily accessible and readily available at all times. [COS] Manager provided paper towels inside dispenser.

Observed unused upright refrigerator and ice machine used for storage maintained inside the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.