Tower Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 28, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands when changing gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated including when changing gloves.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     The dishwasher is not dispensing the appropriate amount of sanitizer to properly sanitize the dishes. The sanitizer was contained in a five gallon container. The owner indicated that it was approximately a year old. Sanitizer strength can disipate of a long period of time.

     Correction: Until it is verified that the dishwasher is dispensing sanitizer at a concentration of 50-100 ppm chlorine with the chlorine test strips, all dishes must be sanitized in the 3 compartment sink.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Employee bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in employee bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

2. Sep 10, 2025 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Cleaned small hotel pans observed stacked together and available for next use prior to completion of air-drying.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

3. May 29, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the espresso machine.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Cases of single-use items observed stored on floor including portion cups, paper cups, and various sizes of drink lids.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)