Cozy Cafe, 5405 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COZY CAFE
Address: 5405 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-278-8668
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observed bulk flour container not properly labeled.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed. Establishment must install prior to re-opening.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Establishment unable to provide test strips for checking concentration of chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
11/06/2014Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/08/2014Routine
  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
    Observed homemade creamy parm dressing that has exceeded 7 day requirement. Voluntarily discarded.
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
    Observed lights not properly shielded in back prep area and above main steam table in front.
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Observed slicer and table mounted can opener not kept clean. Observed food utensils stored in unclean bins. Observed single service items stored on floor in back storage area. Observed cutting board in drive through area not in good repair.
  • When to wash
    Observed food employee fail to wash hands between glove change. Glove change does not replace handwashing. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Frozen PHF/TCS foods are properly slacked and thawed
    Observed raw pork, chicken and chili thawing at room temperature. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed food stored on floor in back storage area. Observed pizza crusts in walk-in freezer not properly covered and protected from contamination.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Observed raw pork, chicken and chili thawing at room temperature. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed food stored on floor in back storage area. Observed pizza crusts in walk-in freezer not properly covered and protected from contamination.
  • Linens- cleaning and storage
    Observed slicer and table mounted can opener not kept clean. Observed food utensils stored in unclean bins. Observed single service items stored on floor in back storage area. Observed cutting board in drive through area not in good repair.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observed meatloaf & mac and cheese not properly date marked.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Observed food utensils not properly air dried prior to stacking.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observed slicer and table mounted can opener not kept clean. Observed food utensils stored in unclean bins. Observed single service items stored on floor in back storage area. Observed cutting board in drive through area not in good repair.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observed raw pork, chicken and chili thawing at room temperature. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed food stored on floor in back storage area. Observed pizza crusts in walk-in freezer not properly covered and protected from contamination.
05/02/2013Routine

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