The Living Room Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2015
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Score
The Living Room Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Living Room Cafe dates to Nov 5, 2015.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting The Living Room Cafe squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR SURFACE ABOVE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOM & FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER CRATES ,PREP TABLES & EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR SURFACE ABOVE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE BIN AND STORE PROPERLY.
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May 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WATER OUTLET CAP. ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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May 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING ALONG BASE IN NORTHEAST CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL COOKING UTENSILS, POTS, SPOONS ETC IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW (BEND) OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Living Room Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Living Room Cafe on file is from Nov 5, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Living Room Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Living Room Cafe.
Has The Living Room Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Living Room Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Living Room Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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