Cafe 36

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw eggs was observed stored over biskets. Raw ground beef was observed over RTE foods. Both were moved to bottom shelf during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Per conversation with owners, cooling foods are left out for long periods of time and wrapped when placed in refrigeration. Discussion was had with owners and hand out was provided.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     TCS foods on date marking chart where incorrectly marked. Discussion was had and dates were corrected during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of surfaces around the cookline are soiled with food residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

2. Mar 19, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bleach is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Sanitizer was remixed to 50 PPM during inspection.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The cookline micorwave is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Microwave was cleaned during inspection.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. Sep 4, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Sep 2, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw beef was stored over shredded potato in left prep cooler. Beef was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bleach is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 200+ PPM. Concentration was adjusted during inspection to 100 PPM during inspection.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - REPAIRED TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

     The kitchen handsink's wastewater pipe is leaking.

     Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up. Will check at follow up in 2 days.

     Code 5-205.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Multiple items in both prep coolers were missing a date mark and in the coolers for more then 24 hours. Previously prepared and froze food was not provided with a pull date.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Will return in 2 days to observed dates and new methods.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

5. Feb 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS

     Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge. Provided education and a fact sheet on employee illness during inspection.

     Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Soups were cooled in large pot.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Soup was transferred into large hotel pans and moved into WI Cooler during inspection.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Meat slicer was found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     There is an accumulation of food debris on most surfaces on the cookline.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

6. Aug 21, 2024 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Cooler doors and shelving has an accumulation of food residue.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

7. Feb 22, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Two instances of cross contamination. 1. Raw chicken was found stored over raw ground beef In the Masterbilt prep cooler 2. Raw shell eggs were stored over prepared chili in the WI Cooler

     Correction: Both Coolers were reorganized during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Majority of prepared foods were not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: All foods were provided a date mark during inspection. Try different methods (dry erase markers/boards, calendars, day dots, etc...) to maintain a system for datemarking for any TCS foods that will be in the establishment for more than 24 hours.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Fish was improperly thawed in stagnant water in the food prep sink (water turned off).

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Water was turned back on during inspection.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter top.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Cloth was moved to sanitizer bucket during inspection.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

8. Aug 1, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Cook observed not washing hands after handling shell eggs.

     Correction: Cook was directed to stop and wash hands prior to continuing food prep.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Waitress observed touching toast with bare hands.

     Correction: Waitress was stopped and instructed on how to proceed with tongs or gloved hands.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     The food processor container is missing sections of the container leaving it susceptible to physical hazards. Black pepper spice container is missing sections of the plastic container leaving it susceptible to physical hazards.

     Correction: Replace food processor container. Processor container and black pepper container were discarded during inspection.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Bag of potatoes and box of goods were found on the floor in the dry storage and Soup kettles were found on the floor in the WI Cooler.

     Correction: All food items were moved at minimum 6" off the floor during inspection.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     Ice machine has an accumulation of residue within the basin.

     Correction: Wash and sanitize the interior of the ice machine at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of residue.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)