WHISPERS CAFE & CREPERIE

Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer at the three compartment sink. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

1. A dead rodent was found on a sticky glue trap in the storage room. The room is used for storage of tools, unused food equpment such as extra plates, utensils, and extra chemical storage. Rodent droppings were also observed along the walls of the storage room. No evidence of rodents observed elsewhere in the facility. 2. A dead cockroach was observed on a leg of a prep table near the soda syrups in the prep room. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. Remove the dead rodent body and sanitize affected area. [COS] Facility removed the dead rodent and trap. Facility also cleaned the rodent droppings and dead cockroach. Areas were sanitized. Reviewed the last three pest control reports from EcoLab. No activity of vermin was noted. The rodent was on a non EcoLab trap. Discussed with facility to have their pest control follow up within 24 hours and provide the report to district specialist. A follow up inspection will be conducted.

The door to the refuse room has gap at the door sweep. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

1. The bottom of the deli slicer has an accumulation of food debris. 2. The sealant to the drainboards and pre-rinse sink have an accumulation of debris and is in disrepair. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean the machine. Replace the sealant to the drainboards and pre-rinse sink to make it easily cleanable. Ensure the sealant is smooth.

Wet cloth towels were observed stored on the counter tops. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

The refuse enclosure room had several dead cockroaches around the water heater and rodent droppings. [CA] Refuse enclosure not kept clean of debris to prevent buildup of soil and attractants for vermin.

Raw salmon in a reduced oxygen package was found thawing in the undercounter cooler. Per package instructions salmon is to be thawed out of packaging under refrigeration. [CA] Ensure to follow manufacturer's directions for proper food handling. [COS] Salmon was discarded. See VC&D report.

Several refrigeration equipment lack internal thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

Facility's menu lacks a disclosure for foods served raw or undercooked. [CA] Ensure to provide both a disclousre and reminder for undercooked or raw foods. Disclosure means a written statement that clearly includes either of the following: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order).” (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods marked by an asterisk denoting a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. (c) “Reminder” means a written statement that identifies the animal-derived foods by an asterisk that denotes a footnote that includes either of the following disclosure statements: (1) Written information regarding the safety of these food items is available upon request. (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

1. Interior upper panel of the ice machine had black biological growth. 2. The soda gun nozzle at the bar had black biological growth. [CA] Ensure to maintain food contact surfaces of equipment clean and in good repair. Sanitize frequently.

Numerous dead cockroaches were observed in the facility in the following areas. - On the floor in the corner of the prep room - Behind the ice machine - In the dry storage room - Under the cabinet of the espresso machine near the cookline and bar Note: No other evidence of vermin were observed. Reviewed pest control service reports, last report dated for 9/11/2025 stated no evidence of vermin activity. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. A follow up inspection will take place within 1 week. Ensure to provide a new pest control report.

In the kitchen area, in the right 4 drawer cooler, Potentially Hazardous Foods were measured above 50°F. One of the inserts had cooling sausages measuring at 88. Per cook, they cooked the sausages about an hour prior. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/45°F or at or above 135°F. [COS] Sausages were moved to the walk in cooler to cool down. After 20 minutes the internal temperature of food continued to rise. PHFs were moved to a different cooler to rapidly chill.

One of the 4 drawer coolers was not maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair.

1. Several wet wiping cloths were found throughout the facility on counters and tables. 2. Wet wiping cloths were found stored in a solution of 0 PPM chlorine or quaternary ammonia. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium). [COS] PIC placed the cloths into a sanitizer bucket with a chlorine solution measuring at 100 PPM.

In the kitchen area, at the three door under counter cooler next to the fryer, it was not maintaining temperature at 41°F. Note: Cooler was being used to store non-PHFs such as wine bottles, unopened juices, and unopened non-dairy milk. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

In the back of house area, next to the walk in freezer, two pressurized tanks were not restrained to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

Facility offers undercooked (eggs, steak, burgers) menu items for sale without a consumer advisory and disclosure. [CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods. Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.