Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060016080
Restaurant Name Cafe 157
Phone Number +17048448686
Last Inspection Date 2018-03-16
Last Inspection Score 100

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-07-20 99 routine
2018-03-16 100 routine
2017-12-22 99 routine
2017-09-29 complaint
2017-09-27 98 routine
2017-04-28 followup
2017-04-25 99 routine
2017-02-17 99 routine
2016-10-19 97 routine
2016-06-29 98 routine
2016-02-24 99 routine
2015-12-30 complaint
2015-12-29 98 routine
2015-09-29 100 routine
2015-05-28 100 routine
2014-12-12 100 routine
2014-08-21 100 routine
2014-04-03 99 routine
2013-12-06 100 routine
2013-07-15 100 routine
2013-03-26 100 routine
2012-11-09 100 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-07-20 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed corned beef, turkey, and pico de gallo cold holding above 45f in a flip top cooler on the prep. line. the turkey and corned beef were double stacked in metal containers in the
2018-07-20 12 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -pf observed facility offering salmon for sale undercooked without a letter of guarantee from the manufacturer indicating the fish
2017-12-22 53 6-101.11 surface characteristics-indoor areas - c toilet room floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. observed absorbent ceiling tiles over the women's restroom handsink. -0-
2017-12-22 11 3-101.11 p food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. observed raw corn on the shelf in the walk in cooler showing signs of spoilage. cdi - pic voluntarily discarded. -1-
2017-09-27 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed damage to the floor carpeting and ceiling behind blue drop cloth between dinin
2017-09-27 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed tight wrapping in place while cooling cut lettuce, salmon and cod. cdi - p
2017-09-27 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed quat in all squeeze bottles in use at 0 ppm. cdi - pic contacted vendor to check feed line to sanitizer dispenser and correct concentration. hand mixed sanitiz
2017-04-25 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed consumer advisory on the lunch menu without any items being offered undercooked or cooked to order. obser
2017-04-25 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf observed no thin probed thermometer in facility today. pic states it was lost over the weekend. vr no later than 05/05/2017. -0-
2017-04-25 45 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed non-commercial freezer in the kitchen. -0- repeat
2017-04-25 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed one pan of pico de gallo tightly wrapped cooling in the prep. cdi - wrappi
2017-04-25 53 6-101.11 surface characteristics-indoor areas - c toilet room floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. observed absorbent ceiling tiles over the women's room handsinks. -0- repeat
2017-04-25 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed leak at the bar dump sink faucet and at the handle of the men's restroom urinal. repair. -1-
2017-02-17 53 6-101.11 surface characteristics-indoor areas - c toilet room floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the restrooms. replace these with non-absorbent ceiling tiles. -0-6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings incl
2017-02-17 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed tape and sticky residue on the pre-rinse of the sprayer at the pre-rinse. cdi - pic removed tape and cleaned to remove residue. -.5-
2017-02-17 45 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed non-commercial freezer in the kitchen. repeat -0-
2017-02-17 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed unlabeled spice jars, squeeze bottles and shakers at the cook line. label these with the common name of the food. -1-
2016-10-19 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed three gaskets on low refrigeated drawer prep unit. 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed chest freezer
2016-10-19 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-p observed employee cooking handle raw chicken and change gloves without handwash and then handled bread and vegetables. cdi by instruction.
2016-06-29 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p cooked potatoes dated 6-21 in low prep cooler at cook line. cdi - discarded; imporvement noted from last
2016-06-29 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. split gasket on walk in cooler door. also, the high temp dish machine door is catching on something making it difficult to wash dishes. cdi - repairman dispatched and arrived on site to repair the door.
2016-06-29 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. portioned salmon and pork tenderloins thawing on speed rack in kitchen. cdi - salmon relocated to walk in cooler and tenderloins placed under running water in the prep sink.
2016-02-24 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf a few plastic food containers stored as clen with sticker residue on surface. cdi - all pulled and sent to dish area.
2016-02-24 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p mushroom cream sauce dated 2-11 in flip top; discard date would be 2-17. cdi - sauce discarded. improv
2016-02-24 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf slaw made today cooling in low prep cooler while tightly wrapped with plastc. cdi
2015-12-29 51 observed no covered recepticle in the women's restroom.5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
2015-12-29 45 observed tape on the inside of the drawer today- remove and properly repair.4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.
2015-12-29 35 observed a flour and cornmeal mixture and a flour container not labeled today- labeled during inspection.3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
2015-12-29 21 observed open deli turkey from 12-18, pesto(with garlic and oil as ingredient) from 12-11, and garlic and oil mixture from 12-11. all products discarded.3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is no
2015-12-29 20 observed sliced tomato and 3 different types of cheese holding at >45f due to double panning. cheese discarded and tomatoes thinned down and put into walk in cooler to chill down.3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p
2015-12-29 8 observed ice in the waitstaff handsink- have waitstaff use the dishwasher dump sink instead.5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf
2015-09-29 51 5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.observed no covered recepticle in the women's restroom today.
2015-09-29 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed rice and eggplant that was opened/made on 9/19- products discarded today. only hold tcs foods
2015-09-29 12 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -pfobserved salmon on the menu asteriked today to suggest the item is offered undercooked. chef agreed to not cook salmon below 145
2015-05-28 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed torn gaskets on two cooler doors.
2015-05-28 31 4-301.11 provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -pf observed deli meat just sliced cooling in the top of a prep cooler for service. cdi by removing to place into the walk in cooler to prop
2014-08-21 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf m observed penne pasta cooling double wrapped. gave instruction and demonstratio
2014-04-03 38 2-303.11 prohibition-jewelry - except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. discussion only, no kitchen employee violation.
2014-04-03 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - separate raw meats by final cook temperature. observed ground beef in original packaging over whole muscle beef. reorganized.
2013-12-06 38 . 2-303.11 prohibition-jewelry - c no jewlery other than a plain band ring is allowed on hands or wrists. observed chef with bracelet. gave instruction and employee removed.
2013-12-06 23 3-603.11 consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens - pf provide approved
2013-07-15 45 provide commercial equipment. observed non-commercial freezer. gave instruction.
2013-07-15 14 properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all utensils. observed heat sanitizing dishmachine not properly sanitizing possibly due to psi as guage was reading low. water temperature was appropriate. service was called and unit repaired to function properly as evi
2013-03-26 54 provide at least 50ft candles of lighting in all food preparation areas. observed insufficient lighting on cook line.
2013-03-26 45 except for toasters; mixers; microwave ovens; water heaters; and hoods; all equipment must be nsf/ansi listed or equivalent. observed household use only chest freezer in use for french fries and ice cream. however; unit is clean; in good repair and prop
2013-03-26 21 all potentially hazardous; ready to eat foods in refrigeration for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled with the date prepared/opened or discard date. observed a few items such as milk; cut cabbage and large cut of deli turkey with out dates. cdi
2012-11-09 23 no consumer advisory disclaimer or reminder posted. gave instruction.
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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