Red Onion Cafe

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Inspections

1. Mar 17, 2026 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils are being stacked without being air-dried.

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

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Cabinet under front employee hand wash sink is water damaged and covered with a black, mildew-like substance.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

2. Jul 31, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     05/02/25 Cold smoked salmon for service in a ready-to-eat form does not have accompanying parasite destruction letter or freezing records available for review. 07/31/25 Cold smoked salmon for service in a ready-to-eat form does not have accompanying parasite destruction letter or freezing records available for review.

     Correction: 05/02/25 A food establishment serving raw or partially cooked fish in a ready-to-eat form shall freeze the fish to the proper time and temperature as defined in 3-402.11. Remove fish from sale for use as a ready-to eat food item. 07/31/25 A food establishment serving raw or partially cooked fish in a ready-to-eat form shall freeze the fish to the proper time and temperature as defined in 3-402.11.

     Code 3-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     05/02/25 The igloo cooler used for holding ice is not ANSI certified or approved by the department for use. 07/31/25 The igloo cooler used for holding ice is not ANSI certified or approved by the department for use. PIC states he intends on installing an ANSI certified slope to drain commercial ice bin.

     Correction: Replace igloo cooler with commercial ice bin that is sloped to drain.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     05/02/25 1. Dish racks for use in dish machine, observed to have a build-up of food debris and brown residue. 2. The hood filters of the exhaust ventilation hood system above the grill located in the downstairs kitchen was observed to be soiled with grease residue. 07/31/25 1. Dish racks for use in dish machine, observed to have a build-up of brown residue. 2. Half of the hood filters of the exhaust ventilation hood system above the grill located in the downstairs kitchen was observed to be soiled with grease residue.

     Correction: 05/02/25 Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. 07/31/25 1. Replace dish racks used in dish machine observed to have a build-up of brown residue. 2. Clean the remaining half of the hood filter of the exhaust ventilation hood system above the grill located in the downstairs kitchen that was observed to be soiled with grease resid

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     05/02/25 The caulk around the pre-wash sink and dishwasher machine was observed to be deteriorating and is no longer cleanable. 07/31/25 The caulk around the pre-wash sink and dishwasher machine was observed to be deteriorating and is no longer cleanable.

     Correction: 05/02/25 Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent. 07/31/25 Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-a

     Code 6-101.11

3. May 2, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Apr 13, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for eggs cooked to order and lox.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Reviewed menu with owner.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

     Drain on ice storage container is closed.

     Correction: Keep ice storage unit drain open to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.

     Code 4-204.120

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Several non-food contact surfaces of eequipmen] are soiled.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment including: -exeteriors of all cooking equipment - hood filters -2 drawer cooler - dry storage shelving.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

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

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Build up on floors under cooking equipment, sinks and dry storage shelves.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12