Cafe Landwer
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Landwer 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average is 88, putting Cafe Landwer squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: The wash gauge is reading 130F. The plate states high temp dishmachine 150 Wash 180 Rinse. Repair the gauge. Repair the soap dispenser and to ensure that the soap is going through the machine. Discontinue using the machine until the unit has been repaired. Spoke to tech on the phone and he stated he would be out tomorrow to repair. Rinse is at 171F on the irreversible thermometer and strips.
590.004/4-204.118-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards scored and worn. Resurface or replace cutting boards. PIC ordered small cutting boards for now. Please send a photo or copy of the receipt of the new long or resurfaced boards when they arrive.
590.004/4-501.12-C
90
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs being stored on the top shelf under the cook line. PIC removed and placed on the bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw hamburgers being stored in drawer under the cook line. Hamburger 46F and the coloring of the hamburger and smell was off. They did have a datemarking on the container 1/15. PIC removed the hamburger and discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a hot holding unit with season chicken breast (98.4F) and cut up seasoned chicken (125.4). PIC removed both containers and discarded the chicken. There are 3 drawers with a temperature knob on the side. Ensure staff has each drawer set to the right temperature for hot holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside the hand sink in the kitchen. Ensure staff is not using the hand sinks to clean dishes or for anything else other than washing hands. Clean and sanitize sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Ran the high temp dishmachine a few times irreversible thermometer 149.9. Contact licensed company to have dishmachine repaired. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it as been repaired. Use 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance on the walls behind the dump sink/ high temp dishmachine. And soiled walls behind the prep sink. Clean walls to remove soil and mold-like substance. Observed soiled floors throughtout the kitchen. Equipment needs to be pulled away from the walls and the floors need to be swept cleaned. Remove the ramp that is in front of the exterior 2 door and sweep and clean up the debris and wash floors. Observed debris. Remove the pallet in the dry storage area and clean underneath to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash is located across the street under the Marriot hotel. PIC stated that they share the space. Observed trash leaves and debris on the ground. Clean and organize the trash space to remove all trash and debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the dolly that is holding the grease container. Degrease the dolly to remove the grease.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a soiled 3 bay sink. Observed soiled burners from the stove top being stored in the sanitizing bay. All 3 bays need to be cleaned and set up properly. Ensure staff is trained properly on wash rinse and sanitize.
590.004/4-501.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards scored and worn. Resurface or replace cutting boards. PIC ordered small cutting boards for now. Please send a photo or copy of the receipt of the new long or resurfaced boards when they arrive.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: One of the flip top that stores the salsa needs to be repaired on the right hand side. The top is not attached to the right hand side. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Nov 2025. Contact licensed hood company and provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: The wash gauge is reading 130F. The plate states high temp dishmachine 150 Wash 180 Rinse. Repair the gauge. Repair the soap dispenser and to ensure that the soap is going through the machine. Discontinue using the machine until the unit has been repaired. Spoke to tech on the phone and he stated he would be out tomorrow to repair. Rinse is at 171F on the irreversible thermometer and strips.
590.004/4-204.118-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Please provide a thermometer inside all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items with no lids or covered being stored under the flip tops. Provide coverage for food items.
590.003/3-302.11-C
32
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a hot holding unit with season chicken breast (98.4F) and cut up seasoned chicken (125.4). PIC removed both containers and discarded the chicken. There are 3 drawers with a temperature knob on the side. Ensure staff has each drawer set to the right temperature for hot holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw hamburgers being stored in drawer under the cook line. Hamburger 46F and the coloring of the hamburger and smell was off. They did have a datemarking on the container 1/15. PIC removed the hamburger and discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs being stored on the top shelf under the cook line. PIC removed and placed on the bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside the hand sink in the kitchen. Ensure staff is not using the hand sinks to clean dishes or for anything else other than washing hands. Clean and sanitize sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Ran the high temp dishmachine a few times irreversible thermometer 149.9. Contact licensed company to have dishmachine repaired. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it as been repaired. Use 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items with no lids or covered being stored under the flip tops. Provide coverage for food items.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Nov 2025. Contact licensed hood company and provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash is located across the street under the Marriot hotel. PIC stated that they share the space. Observed trash leaves and debris on the ground. Clean and organize the trash space to remove all trash and debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on a wire that is connected from the ceiling in the kitchen area. Clean to remove dust. Oberved dust on the outside of the ceiling vents. Clean to remove dust. Observed soil inside one of the light shields over the dishmachine. Clean to remove soil inside the light shield. Observed food build up on the interior and exterior of the hot holding unit. Unit needs to be broken down and clean and sanitized. Observed food build up on the interior and exterior of the flip top where the salsa is being stored. Clean and sanitize unit. Observed grease build up on the dolly that is holding the grease container. Degrease the dolly to remove the grease. Observed food build up on the printer filing cabinets. Clean to remove food debris. Observed soil on the exterior of the ice machine. Clean to remove soil. Observed a soiled can opener. Clean to remove food build up. Observed debris on top of the high temp dishmachine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a soiled 3 bay sink. Observed soiled burners from the stove top being stored in the sanitizing bay. All 3 bays need to be cleaned and set up properly. Ensure staff is trained properly on wash rinse and sanitize.
590.004/4-501.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards scored and worn. Resurface or replace cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: One of the flip top that stores the salsa needs to be repaired on the right hand side. The top is not attached to the right hand side. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Please provide a thermometer inside all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance on the walls behind the dump sink/ high temp dishmachine. And soiled walls behind the prep sink. Clean walls to remove soil and mold-like substance. Observed soiled floors throughtout the kitchen. Equipment needs to be pulled away from the walls and the floors need to be swept cleaned. Remove the ramp that is in front of the exterior 2 door and sweep and clean up the debris and wash floors. Observed debris. Remove the pallet in the dry storage area and clean underneath to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
33
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator units in kitchen have damaged gaskets; repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At front and rear entrances daylight is observable through gaps in the doors when closed; repair or replace door sweeps.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: At the host station inside a cabinet there is a can of consumer grade Raid spray. Consumer grade insecticides should not be used in restaurants only chemicals applied by a certified pest control operator.
590.007/7-206.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Milk in carafe left out on counter per PIC had been taken out of refigerator at 8am at 57F. Cold hold TCS foods at 41F or below. Person in charge discarded dairy in both carafes and will discontinue leaving carafes out in ambient.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At front and rear entrances daylight is observable through gaps in the doors when closed; repair or replace door sweeps.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator units in kitchen have damaged gaskets; repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
67
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hummus at 63F on cook station. Removed to walk-in for thorough cooling. Hummus made in the past 2 hours. Cool hummus completely ro 41F prior to placing tinto service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all spray bottles to rpevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoon left inside hot holding rice cooker. Store utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F next to not inside food.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills and souls under counter at far end of bar. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
May 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous items in refrigeration units including cut vegetables and sauces with temperatures of 48F-50F Products were placed in the refrigeration units less than 1 hour prior to the inspection All products above 41F were removed from the compromised units and were placed in refrigeration at 37F to properly cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink measured at over 500ppm Company contacted to reduce to 200-400ppm Add water until repairs are made
590.007/7-204.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 refrigeration units in the kitchen are not holding products at 41F or below Both units with a temperature of 47F All products were removed at the time of the inspection and a service cal has been made Do not use these refrigeration units until they hold at 41F or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Properly monitor temperatures and sanitizer levels
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
61
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The filters and the hood will need to be cleaned. The sticker expired May 28th. Please have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the two ceiling tiles above the ice machine that are missing.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes on cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ob cooking line found a metal spice holder that hangs from the stove and on one side it is taped together and its peeling. Please repair so tape is not needed to hold it together.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The filters and the hood will need to be cleaned. The sticker expired May 28th. Please have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall behind cooking line. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around fryolator soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some single use take-out containers stored on the floor at dry storage area. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
90
May 9, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Trays and utensils placed on the handsink at cooking line. Remove keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with dried-up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for QUATs Sanitizer Solution. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Max Temperature Irreversible Thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: The employee on CFPM crtificate no longer works at the establishment. Provide one full time or two part time employees with a CFPM certificate and Allergen Awarness Certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several containers with bulk food products without proper labeling. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cooking line soiled (in the corner). Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Landwer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Landwer on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Landwer?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Landwer.
How does Cafe Landwer compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Cafe Landwer most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.
Has Cafe Landwer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Landwer have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Landwer means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Landwer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Landwer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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