Java Creek Cafe, 588 Boyson Ne Rd Ste 112 Cedar Rapids, Ia 52402, , IA - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JAVA CREEK CAFE
Address: 588 Boyson Ne Rd Ste 112 Cedar Rapids, Ia 52402, IA
Phone: 319-294-2401
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 11/18/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: Sanitizer bucket was being stored in basin of handwashing sink at front counter area. Discussed violation with staff and owner and sanitizer bucket was moved to new location during inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: Espresso machine back and top portion near nozzles is soiled.
  • Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
    Observation: Unable to verify certified food protection manager on staff. Owner stated one of his employees had certificate and will provide Health Department with copy once employee comes in.
11/18/2015Regular
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: Sanitizer bucket was being stored in basin of handwashing sink at front counter area. Discussed violation with staff and owner and sanitizer bucket was moved to new location during inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: Espresso machine back and top portion near nozzles is soiled.
11/18/2015Follow Up LOC
  • Written procedures prepared in advance and made available to the regulatory authority that specify methods of compliance
    Observation:Need to formalize in written form and marking item or log record the holding time for creamers for coffee at self service counter, discards and refills every 2 hours.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation:Unable to locate chlorine test strips for dishmachine.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Observation:Wet wiping cloths need to be kept submerged in sanitizer solution.
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    Observation:Shelving under sanitizer bucket is no longer smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent, resurface to have a more durable surface where getting wet.
  • Food employees hair is effectively restrained
    Observation:No one wearing hair restraints while doing food prep, must wear hat, visor, or net.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Clean underside of ice bin lid, soiled.
  • Hand and arm jewelry prohibition
    Observation:One staff observed with wrist watch, must remove all wrist jewelry except plain band rings, to aid cleaning.
10/24/2014Regular
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Coffee creamer pitchers holding half and half at 68 degrees F and skim milk at 48 degrees, must hold all milk products at 41 degrees or less. Discarded and refilled now, may consider a 4 hour hold time if unable to maintain at 41 degrees or less, usually used within that time. Will need procedure written and time log to document. Corrected on site.
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Duct tape on discharge line of the dishmachine, repair.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
    1)Ice machine has some buildup on chute edge, must empty,wash, rinse, sanitize, and let air dry before refill, must do monthly or more frequently if buildup persist. 2) Ice bucket should be held inverted to allow to drain and air dry between uses. 3) Scoops touching food powders drawers, must keep scoops inverted and handle out of product. 4) Has glass as scoop in tea, must provide a utensil with handle and keep handle out of product. 5) Storing clean cups inverted on paper provide a surface that is cleanable, such as tray or mesh.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    1)Wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer between use, by coffee statioin, must keep cloth in sanitizing solution in between uses. 2) Has soiled paper under syrup flavorings, provide as surface that is easily cleanable under the syrups. 3) Clean lid of ice bin and trim area around the ice bin, both soiled. 4) Wall paper torn by the handsink and loose by the towel dispensor in women's RR, repair both wall surfaces to make smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent. 5) Caulking loose by the towel dispensor in the women's RR.
  • Self-draining equipment including
    sinks, drainboards, and equipment compartments
  • Posting of a valid license
    Does not have the most recent inspection posted, must post within public view.
  • Food employees hair is effectively restrained
    No staff with hair restraint on, all staff involved with food prep need to wear hair restraint such as hat, visor, or net when working with food.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Need a thermometer for the sandwich prep cooler at front counter area, locate in convenient location.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Does not have test strips for checking concentration of quat sanitizer, need to provide quat test strips.
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    1)Wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer between use, by coffee statioin, must keep cloth in sanitizing solution in between uses. 2) Has soiled paper under syrup flavorings, provide as surface that is easily cleanable under the syrups. 3) Clean lid of ice bin and trim area around the ice bin, both soiled. 4) Wall paper torn by the handsink and loose by the towel dispensor in women's RR, repair both wall surfaces to make smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent. 5) Caulking loose by the towel dispensor in the women's RR.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1)Ice machine has some buildup on chute edge, must empty,wash, rinse, sanitize, and let air dry before refill, must do monthly or more frequently if buildup persist. 2) Ice bucket should be held inverted to allow to drain and air dry between uses. 3) Scoops touching food powders drawers, must keep scoops inverted and handle out of product. 4) Has glass as scoop in tea, must provide a utensil with handle and keep handle out of product. 5) Storing clean cups inverted on paper provide a surface that is cleanable, such as tray or mesh. --1)Wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer between use, by coffee statioin, must keep cloth in sanitizing solution in between uses. 2) Has soiled paper under syrup flavorings, provide as surface that is easily cleanable under the syrups. 3) Clean lid of ice bin and trim area around the ice bin, both soiled. 4) Wall paper torn by the handsink and loose by the towel dispensor in women's RR, repair both wall surfaces to make smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent. 5) Caulking loose by the towel dispensor in the women's RR.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Has case of chips, and cases of food on floor in walk in freezer, all foods must be stored at least 6 inches off floor, had food delivery this AM and will be putting them on shelving today.
  • Linens- cleaning and storage
    1)Ice machine has some buildup on chute edge, must empty,wash, rinse, sanitize, and let air dry before refill, must do monthly or more frequently if buildup persist. 2) Ice bucket should be held inverted to allow to drain and air dry between uses. 3) Scoops touching food powders drawers, must keep scoops inverted and handle out of product. 4) Has glass as scoop in tea, must provide a utensil with handle and keep handle out of product. 5) Storing clean cups inverted on paper provide a surface that is cleanable, such as tray or mesh.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Does not have deli meats labeled as to when opened, must date mark and use within 7 days or discard remainder. All other items properly date marked that last longer than 24 hours. Corrected on site.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Has discharge line of dishmachine set up very close to floor, must raise off the floor to aid cleaning underneath and maintain the 1 inch backflor airgap.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Dishmachine is not sanitizing, solution low in container, changed to new gallon and now registering at 50 ppm. Check routinely with test strip to ensure is properly sanitizing. Corrected on site.
08/01/2013Routine

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