AROME CAFE

Repeated violation: Employees were observed washing dishes in the three compartment warewash sink without any sanitizer. [CA] Whenever utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces are cleaned, they need to be washed with soapy water, rinse with clean water, and sanitized with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer or 100 ppm chlorine. Employees were demonstrated the proper washing procedures. The utensils were rewashed accordingly (COS).

Two counter-top household fryers were observed back in the kitchen area to fry food products. [CA] The coffee shop does not have an exhaust hood to conduct frying and cooking of food products. Therefore, cease and desist such operation and remove the equipment from the facility

Repeated violation: Multiple drain flies were observed in the preparation area and some in the front dining area. [CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method. A household fly trap was installed above the food preparation counter. [CA] Cease and desist installing such traps in the facility.

There are holes on the ceiling above the front preparation table and one above the walk-in cooler back in the kitchen area. [CA] The holes on the ceiling and on the wall must be sealed.

One of the vent in one of the restroom is detached from the wall. There also is an abundant dust accumulation on the restroom’s exhaust vent. [CA] Conduct a regular cleaning of the exhaust vent.

Employees were observed washing dishes in the three compartment warewash sink without any sanitizer. [CA] Whenever utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces are cleaned, they need to be washed with soapy water, rinse with clean water, and sanitized with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer or 100 ppm chlorine. Employees were demonstrated the proper washing procedures. The utensils were rewashed accordingly (COS). Repeated violation: Heavy slim buildup was observed inside the ice machine’s internal part. [CA] Clean the internal part of the ice machine immediately.

Some potentially hazardous foods stored on the preparation fridge, including diced tomato and roasted beef were measured between 45°F and 50 °F. [CA] All potentially hazardous foods like meat, seafood, poultry, dairy products, cooked vegetables, cooked cereals, greens, and diced tomatoes shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Please monitor the temperature and use of the refrigeration unit regularly

Multiple wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

There is a missing screen cover for the make-up air duct located back in the kitchen. There also is a hole on the wall above the walk-in cooler as well. [CA] Replace the missing screen cover. The large holes on the roof/ceiling panels must also be covered.

Multiple drain flies were observed in the preparation area and some in the front dining area. [CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.

Employees working in the back in the kitchen area was observed eating while preparing food. [CA] Employees may only drink or eat in designated areas. If employees must drink in the food preparation area, they must use covered cup container with a straw. Their drinks must also be stored in designated areas to prevent possible contamination.

There were no paper towel and soap supplies on one of the handwash sinks located in the kitchen. [CA] Provide soap and paper towel supplies for the handwash immediately. The person in charge refilled the supplies (COS).

Some slim buildup was observed inside the ice machine’s internal part. [CA] Clean the internal part of the ice machine immediately.

Repeated violation: Couple of wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters. [CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).

Current Environmental Health permit was not posted on public view. [CA] The most current Environmental Health permit must be posted on public view at all the time.

Repeated violation: There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility. [CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.

Repeated violation: Boxes of single use and other utensils were stored on the floor back in the storage area. [CA] For easy floor cleaning and to prevent insect/rodent infestation and hiding, store all utensils/equipment at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf/dunnage rack at all the time.

Repeated violation: There is a gap between the walk-in cooler and the ceiling panel located above it. There are some large holes on the ceiling panel as well. [CA] Seal the gap between the cooler and the the roof. The large holes on the roof/ceiling panels must also be covered.