Aries Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 5, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Chlorine concentration of sanitizer bucket was 200+PPM.

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of bleach for sanitizer buckets. Buckets were diluted to 100PPM during inspection.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Test kit expired on Jan 2026.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • 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 Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Multiple bowls used as scoops and handles found in the food throughout the restaurant.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. All bowls removed and handles moved out of the food during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

2. Dec 1, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Cheese cake in the Display Cooler #4 was cold held at 45°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were discarded or moved.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding cook temperatures, refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided factsheets and education during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN

     The non-continuous cook process is being used for pouched eggs.

     Correction: Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority. Do not recommend this procedure for this type of product. Eggs discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-401.14 (F)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for potatoes and salsa.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Items were moved to a pan/tray to expand surface area and help facilitate cooling.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS

     No time as a public health control plan is available for review.

     Correction: Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority. OR keep items on ice bath to maintain a temperature of 41F or below.

     Code 3-501.19 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple containers of foods observed in the WI Cooler to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Multiple instances found with improper utensil storage: Bowls as scoops, Knives stored inbetween equipment, handles found in the food.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     There is a small drip from roof at the end of the cookline.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.

     Code 6-501.11

3. Jun 30, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Fruit was being placed on plates with bare hands. Discussion had with owner about glove requirement. See handout.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Cheese cake in the Saba display cooler was being held at 44 F. TCS foods were relocated from the display cooler until it can be adjusted. Send a food temperature pictures once adjusted.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working chemical spray bottles were not labeled with the common name of product. The bottle was labeled during the inspection.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     Coffee creamer boxes and coffee filters were stored in the back storage room under condensation forming on the ventilation ducts. Boxes and packaging are all intact.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

     The kitchen service windows were open with no effective screening provided.

     Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (D)

4. Feb 19, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Egg flats were stored on top of the cooler at 68 F and the liquid eggs on ice were only holding at 50 F. The eggs flats were returned to the cooler and the liquid eggs were cooked and hot held.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. The liquid egg container should be buried in ice so the temperature can be maintained at 41 F or below.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - MEDICINE - LABELED AND STORED

     Employee medicine located on cookline shelf next to food. The medicine was relocated during the inspection.

     Correction: Label all employee medicine and properly store the medicine to prevent contamination of food and equipment.

     Code 7-207.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     A severely dented can of sauerkraut was noted on the storage shelf. It was dented along the bottom seam. The can was discarded during the inspection.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in a 10 ppm bleach solution. Re-mixed to 100-200 ppm during the inspection..

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     The pooled egg container was on the floor of the cookline and there were containers of food in the walk-in cooler on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Personal use food was stored in the Maxx Cold cooler above food served to customers. The food was relocated to a tray in the bottom of the cooler labeled personal.

     Correction: Store personal food in a manner to prevent contamination of food served to the public.

     Code 3-307.11

5. Oct 25, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90-days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Remove the grout from the surface of the floor tiles so they are smooth and cleanable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11