Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in triple sink , raw chicken and beef improperly thawing at room temperature. Educated manager on proper thawing procedures manager placed in the refrigerator to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In kitchen ,Interior of white chest freezer has rust that has pitted the surface

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler at cook line

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 5 dead roaches on floor next to both sides of white chest freezer in kitchen. 2. Observed 3 dead roaches to the side of green cabinet at front counter of restaurant. Operator cleaned and sanitized both areas during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, white chest freezer lid in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in kitchen, white chest freezer interior has insulation exposed.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line and around all cooking equipment soiled with grease.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under triple sink in kitchen is leaking.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator licked her palm to taste the food then continued to engage in food preparation. Advised operator to stop and properly wash her hands . Operator properly washed her hands during the inspection . **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired since December 1st , 2025

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen inside of electrical panel next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed roach crawl inside of hole in electrical panel. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line - Cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53 - Cold Holding); cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked legume (47F - Cold Holding); pikiliz (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); plantain porridge (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line - Cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53 - Cold Holding); cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked legume (47F - Cold Holding); pikiliz (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); plantain porridge (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.