Cafe Light
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Light four times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Cafe Light squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed inside off men's restroom handwash sink took 2-3 minutes before water reached 105 F New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust-pan not elevated throughout the facility.
46.981(e)(m)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen surface area and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils observed not inverted in food preparation area.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in some reach-in refrigerators basement area.
46.714
70
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Employee utilized facilities first floor handwashing/garbage grinder sink as a food preparation sink *A food preparation sink with an indirect drain was observed in the basement food prep area . -Missing paper towels observed at the hand wash sink in food preparation area *person in charge corrected on site and added paper towels. *Sanitarian instructed person in charge about adequate handwashing and food preparation methodologies.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked. *Person in charge corrected on site and date marked.
46.385(b)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Several flies (Fruit Flies) observed in the basements food preparation area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Gallons of oil observed on direct floor surfaces and not raised and elevated. -Cases of water observed on direct floor surfaces and not raised and elevated. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen surface area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils observed not inverted in food preparation area. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non NSF approved microwave observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed in some reach-in refrigerators basement area. - Debris and grime present on floor inside walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed floors observed in the basement food preparation area. New Violation.
46.901
50
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen surface area and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed in some reach-in refrigerators basement area. - Debris and grime present on floor inside walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device installed on utility (mop) sink's faucet. New Violation.
46.822
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Observed dust on ceiling vent in the toilet room. - Water stains observed on ceiling tiles employee's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Brooms and dust-pan not elevated in the rear prep area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Several food items observed without dates in the reach-in refrigerator from basement area and under-counter refrigerators. PIC provided dates for all food during inspection.
46.441(5)(6)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: - The ware wash ( 3-compartment ) sink not clean to sight and not properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment, debris present in all bays of the 3-compartment sink. Corrective action: Sanitarian explained to the person in charge how to properly setup the 3 -comp sink for sanitation of utensils and food equipment. A return demonstration of Wash-Rinse-Sanitize setup was observed prior to completion of inspection. - The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. The can opener was washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.
46.731
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes with oil and beverages observed on the floor and not elevated at least 6 inches above the floor in the facility. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Aluminum foils wrapped over bottom shelves of prep tables basement area. New Violation.
46.521
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in some reach-in refrigerators basement area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Missing ceiling tiles in the employee's restroom. - Water stains observed on ceiling tiles employee's restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Water damaged ceiling surfaces were observed throughout the facility. - Missing ceiling tiles in the basement area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - Insufficient light observed in the walk-in cooler/basement area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Light last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Light on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Light?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Light.
Has Cafe Light's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Light have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Light means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Light inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Light is inspected around two times per year on average.
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